---
title: "Foot & ankle | Foot surgery & therapy | Sutter Health"
description: "Get foot and ankle care at Sutter Health, offering personalized treatment for injuries, pain and mobility conditions to keep you active and moving."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/foot-and-ankle"
---

1.  [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) /
2.  [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) /
3.  Foot and ankle care

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# Foot and ankle care

When a foot or ankle issue stops you in your tracks, our specialists can help you move again with less pain.

[Find a foot and ankle specialist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22acceptingNewPatients%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5Btrue%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Orthopedic+Surgery%22%2C%22Podiatry%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals)

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

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## Why choose Sutter?

Your ankles and feet propel you forward and keep you balanced. Each foot and ankle has a complex system of 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments. If something feels off, you can turn to our foot and ankle specialists for care. Most foot and ankle problems stem from the wear and tear of daily life, but they may also arise from [sports injuries](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-medicine?sc_site=SutterHealth&sc_lang=en) or diseases like [diabetes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/diabetes?sc_site=SutterHealth&sc_lang=en), [nervous system conditions](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/neuroscience) and more.

Whether you're dealing with plantar fasciitis, bunions, an aching Achilles heel or swollen ankles, we've got you covered. Our foot and ankle surgeons, orthopedic specialists and podiatrists offer a full range of treatment options to reduce pain and restore mobility. We offer pain-relieving injections, specialized physical therapy, self-care guidance as well as cutting-edge surgery when you need it. 

By the numbers

### 200+

podiatrists

offer the full spectrum of foot and ankle care and surgical procedures.

### 13

fellowship-trained foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons

provide the most advanced foot and ankle procedures, including ankle replacements, Achilles tendon repair and foot fractures.

### 4,300+

foot and ankle surgical procedures

are performed each year across our hospitals and surgery centers.

### 43

Sutter surgical locations

offer the latest advances in orthopedic surgical technology to help you feel better faster.

## Need a referral?

Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788).

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

## Conditions

-   Achilles heel pain
-   Achilles tendon injury
-   Achilles tendon rupture
-   Big toe arthritis
-   Broken ankle
-   Bunions
-   Bursitis
-   Diabetic foot problems
-   Foot and ankle arthritis
-   Gout
-   Hammer toe
-   Heel bone fracture
-   Heel spurs
-   High arches
-   Lisfranc injury
-   Morton's neuroma
-   Plantar fasciitis
-   Posterior tibial tendonitis
-   Sprained ankle
-   Stress fracture
-   Swollen ankles

## Diagnostics

-   Bone scan
-   CT scan
-   Gait analysis
-   Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
-   Ultrasound
-   X-ray

## Treatments

-   Achilles tendon repair
-   Ankle arthroscopy
-   Ankle ligament reconstruction
-   Ankle replacement surgery
-   Bunionectomy
-   Cartilage restoration
-   Foot and ankle surgery
-   Foot reconstruction
-   Fracture care
-   Hammer toe surgery
-   Orthotics
-   Platelet-rich plasma injection
-   Steroid injections

## Related services

-   [Orthopedics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/orthopedics)
-   [Pediatric orthopedics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-orthopedics)
-   [Physical therapy and rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation)
-   [Podiatry](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/podiatry)
-   [Sports medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-medicine)

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## Comfortable in-between care

When you're ready to leave the hospital but not yet ready to go home, our four inpatient rehab centers offer a safe and healthy place for your continued recovery.

[View inpatient rehab services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/acute-inpatient-rehabilitation)

![home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724)

![man-doing-physical-therapy-exercises](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/man-doing-physical-therapy-exercises.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724)

## Physical therapy and rehabilitation

From plantar fasciitis stretches to recovery after ankle surgery, our physical therapists can help you improve strength, mobility and coordination.

[View physical therapy services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation)

![doctors-team-are-analyzing-fracture-knee-model](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/doctors-team-are-analyzing-fracture-knee-model.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724)

## Musculoskeletal conditions research

Musculoskeletal conditions cause pain or injuries in the joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and tendons that support the arms, legs, neck and back. Research aims to improve treatment and prevent these issues.

[View research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?facets=%7B%22c_researchTopics.name%22%3A%7B%2261%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22Musculoskeletal+Disorders%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%7D%7D%7D&verticalKey=clinical_trial)

![doctors-team-are-analyzing-fracture-knee-model](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/doctors-team-are-analyzing-fracture-knee-model.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724)

## Sutter spotlight

Health & wellness

### [Why You May Need Orthotics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/orthotics)

Ask your podiatrist about customized shoe inserts to relieve ongoing foot pain.

Health & wellness

### [Choose the Right Shoes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/choose-the-right-shoes)

Not all athletic shoes are equal. Learn how to choose the right shoe for your activity and your feet.

Health & wellness

### [How to treat a sprained ankle](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/how-to-treat-a-sprained-ankle)

Learn how to diagnose, treat and recover from an ankle sprain.

## Classes & events

[View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Bones%2C+joints+and+muscles%5C%22+%5C%22Foot+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events)

-   Class
    
    ### [Integrative Approach to Back Pain](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a921393a2df098eb8ae55e4/)
    
    Wednesday, November 18, 2026
    
    Integrative chiropractor Scott Larsen shares his approach to back pain, exploring movement, posture, and inflammation to help patients understand and find relief.
    
-   Class
    
    ### [Support for Long Covid (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6aea1c8d96b7788d3d5075a5/)
    
    Tuesday, January 5, 2027
    
    In this 4-part series, join others facing the challenges of Long Covid to learn about integrative strategies to facilitate your healing.
    
-   Class
    
    ### [Finding Relief from Mast Cell Overactivity (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a922c3193564e6106f484c5/)
    
    Thursday, December 10, 2026
    
    Join integrative physician Andy Luckett, MD, to learn about mast cell and histamine disorders, what may cause their dysfunction, and integrative approaches that may help ease symptoms.
    

[View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Bones%2C+joints+and+muscles%5C%22+%5C%22Foot+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events)

## Patient stories

[View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories)

-   [Patient story
    
    ### Local Brown University Athlete Turns Injury into Inspiration
    
    ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/local-brown-university-athlete-turns-injury-into-inspiration-2033168691)

[View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories)

Frequently asked questions

**What is plantar fasciitis?**

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel to your toes. It's one of the most common causes of heel pain, especially first thing in the morning. Our specialists can pinpoint the cause and recommend the right plantar fasciitis treatment for you, from stretches and self-care to injections or surgery if needed. 

**What plantar fasciitis stretches and self-care can I try at home?** 

Gentle calf stretches, rolling a tennis ball under your foot and toe stretches can all help ease plantar fasciitis pain. Rest, supportive shoes and ice go a long way too. If pain persists after a few weeks, our foot and ankle specialists can step in with advanced treatment options. 

**How do you treat bunions?**

Bunions develop when the joint at the base of your big toe shifts out of place, creating a bony bump. Treatment starts with nonsurgical options — wider shoes, orthotics and padding. If pain continues, bunionectomy surgery can realign the joint and bring relief. Our podiatrists and foot and ankle surgeons will help you find the right path.

**How do you treat a sprained ankle?**

For a mild sprain, start with the RICE method — rest, ice, compression and elevation. But if you have severe swelling, can't bear weight or the pain isn't improving, it's time to see a specialist. Our team can assess the injury, rule out a fracture and guide your recovery, whether that means physical therapy or ankle ligament reconstruction.

## Move through your day

Get care at Sutter to ease foot and ankle pain, improve stability and restore function

[Find a foot and ankle specialist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%7B%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%3A%7B%224%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22Orthopedic+Surgery%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%7D%2C%2214%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22Podiatry%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%7D%7D%2C%22acceptingNewPatients%22%3A%7B%220%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3Atrue%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%7D%7D%7D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals)

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