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Carolina Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates boasts a legacy of over 35 years in effectively treating pediatric and adult disorders of the lower extremities. Our distinguished Foot & Ankle Center stands as a beacon of advanced treatments and surgical techniques, dedicated to alleviating, and often eradicating, the spectrum of foot and ankle pain and lower extremity issues.<\/p>\n
Within our expansive expertise, we also address various spinal conditions and disorders. Our responsive office is ready to field your inquiries if you are still looking for a specific condition listed.<\/p>\n
Foot & Ankle Surgery, an option explored only after exhausting alternative avenues, is guided by the unwavering commitment of our Foot & Ankle Center Experts to administer the most efficacious treatments available.
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The prevalence of foot and ankle injuries, especially in sports like soccer and activities involving rapid direction changes, necessitates proactive injury prevention measures. Regarding foot and ankle injuries, your best measure is prevention. Mitigate the risk of such injuries with the following precautions:
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Gradually increase the duration of sports or activity participation over weeks, fostering muscle strength and mobility.<\/p>\n
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Our Carolina Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Associates team is ready to guide patients through the most appropriate and effective courses of action, ensuring comprehensive healing and recovery. We serve patients from Spartanburg, SC, Duncan, SC, and Greenville, SC.
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The complexity of the feet and ankles and their vulnerability to frequent injuries often misdiagnosed underscores the importance of proper care, treatment, and rehabilitation. Our range of treatments includes:
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An Achilles tendon repair treats a partially or completely torn Achilles tendon.<\/p>\n
Click To Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ admin_label=”Column” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#dce1e6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Fracture Reduction” image=”https:\/\/carolinaona.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fracture.png” image_icon_width=”60px” icon_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#002F47″ header_font_size=”20px” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#8e949f” image_icon_custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A foot or ankle fracture is a serious injury that requires medical attention.<\/p>\n Click To Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ admin_label=”Column” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#dce1e6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Bunionectomy” image=”https:\/\/carolinaona.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/toe.png” image_icon_width=”60px” icon_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#002F47″ header_font_size=”20px” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#8e949f” image_icon_custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A bunion is a painful lump on the side of the big toe.<\/p>\n Click To Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_class=”conditon-card-row” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”25px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|20px||20px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ admin_label=”Column” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#dce1e6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Ankle Arthroscopy” image=”https:\/\/carolinaona.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ankle-brace.png” image_icon_width=”60px” icon_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#002F47″ header_font_size=”20px” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#8e949f” image_icon_custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that treats a variety of ankle injuries and conditions.<\/p>\n Click To Learn More<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#002F47″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”3||divi||400″ icon_color=”#0A0000″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#002F47″ toggle_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#a3a9b1″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#e3e4e8″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Foot Pain” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Foot pain can be a difficult problem to deal with. Because there are many foot bones, tendons, ligaments, and nerves, there are many different foot injuries and conditions. An appointment with a Board-certified and Fellowship-Trained Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates\u2019 (CONA) is the best way to find the cause of foot pain and properly treat it.<\/p>\n Click To Learn More<\/a> Click To Learn More<\/a> Click To Learn More<\/a> Click To Learn More<\/a> Click To Learn More<\/a> Click To Learn More<\/a> Click To Learn More<\/a> Flatfeet can happen if the arches don\u2019t form when a child is young. It can also happen later in life because of an accident or just normal wear and tear.<\/p>\n Click To Learn More<\/a> <\/p>\n Click To Learn More<\/a> <\/p>\n Click To Learn More<\/a> The peroneal tendons help stabilize and move the ankle and foot. Peroneal tendinopathy is peroneal tendon inflammation. Symptoms can be uncomfortable and make it hard to perform many foot and ankle movements. A Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates\u2019 (CONA) foot and ankle specialist should diagnose and treat the condition as soon as possible.<\/p>\n Click To Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Achilles Tendon Rupture (Tear)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]A ruptured Achilles tendon is an injury that happens in the back of your lower leg. It usually happens to people who play sports, but anyone can suffer from this injury.<\/p>\n The Achilles tendon is a strong, fibrous cord that connects the muscles in the back of your leg to the heel bone. If you overstretch your Achilles tendon, it can tear (rupture) all the way or partially.<\/p>\n
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Common Foot & Ankle Conditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Heel Pain” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Heel pain is mild to severe pain on the bottom of the foot. Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates\u2019 (CONA) foot and ankle specialists prescribe customized treatment plans to dramatically reduce pain and treat the injury or condition causing it. An appointment should be made as soon as pain presents.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Ankle Fractures” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Ankle fractures are a common type of fracture where one or more of the ankle bones break. Ankles fractures do not heal on their own and their symptoms become worse if they are not treated. An appointment with a Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates\u2019 (CONA) foot and ankle specialist should be made as soon as possible after an ankle injury.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Ankle Sprains” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Ankle sprains occur when one or more of the strong ligaments that connect the ankle bones are partially torn. It is always best to make an appointment with a Carolina Orthopaedics and Neurosurgical Associates\u2019 (CONA) foot and ankle specialist after an ankle sprain. A customized treatment plan reduces symptoms and treats the sprain as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Plantar Fasciitis” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that primarily causes heel pain. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel bone to your toes. This tissue can become inflamed due to excessive stress or strain, leading to plantar fasciitis.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Bunions” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Bone spurs are osteoarthritis caused bone growths. Bone spurs that protrude into the ankle joint cause pain and make it hard to move the joint. Early bone spur treatment is always best\u2014an appointment with a Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates\u2019 (CONA) foot and ankle specialist should be made as soon as symptoms present.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Foot & Ankle Arthritis” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Arthritis is inflammation of joint bone and cartilage. Foot and ankle arthritis causes symptoms that can make it difficult to walk or even stand. Patients are encouraged to make an appointment with a Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates\u2019 (CONA) foot and ankle specialist as soon as symptoms present.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#002F47″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”3||divi||400″ icon_color=”#0A0000″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#002F47″ toggle_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#a3a9b1″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#e3e4e8″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Hammer Toe” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Hammer toe occurs when a toe curls down instead of pointing straight. Hammer toe symptoms make walking difficult and make it impossible to wear certain shoe types. An appointment with a Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates\u2019 (CONA) foot and ankle specialist should be made as soon as symptoms present.
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\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Flat Foot” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Flatfeet, also called flatfoot, is a common condition in which the arches on the inside of the feet flatten out when they are put under pressure. When people with flatfeet stand up, their feet point outward and their whole soles touch the floor.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Bone Spurs” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Bone spurs are osteoarthritis caused bone growths. Bone spurs that protrude into the ankle joint cause pain and make it hard to move the joint. Early bone spur treatment is always best\u2014an appointment with a Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates\u2019 (CONA) foot and ankle specialist should be made as soon as symptoms present.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Muscle & Tendon Strains” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Muscle and tendon strains occur when muscles and tendons are partially torn. Strains make it hard to bear weight and move the foot and ankle. Early treatment relieves stain symptoms and treats the injury before it gets worse. An appointment with a Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates\u2019 (CONA) foot and ankle specialist should be made as soon as symptoms present.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Toe Fractures” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]A toe fracture is a broken toe bone. Toe fracture pain is often severe and gets worse if the fracture is not treated properly. An appointment with a Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates\u2019 (CONA) foot and ankle specialist should be made as soon as possible.
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