G-CMC’s Podiatry Department specializes in the treatment of disorders of the lower limb and especially the foot. The scope of practice of G-CMC’s Podiatrists ranges from the treatment of minor foot ailments to the management of the patients with diabetes, vascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis and nerve damage.
Services We Perform
The podiatric procedures performed are:
- Ankle Fusion
- Ankle Distraction
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Total Ankle Replacement
- Subchondroplasty
- Allogenic Ankle Replacement
- Cartilage Repair
- Charcot Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
- Tarsal Tunnel Decompression
- Neuroma Excision/Decompression
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Flatfoot Correction
- Cavus Foot Correction
- Clubfoot Correction
- Ponseti Clubfoot Casting
- Ilizarov and Taylor Spatial Frame Techniques
- Bone Lengthening
- Bone Grafting
- Bunion Correction
- Hammertoe Correction
- Bunionette Correction
- Pediatric Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction
- Endoscopic Fasciotomy
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Surgery (Ankle and Foot)
- Tendon Lengthening and Transfers
- Deformity Correction
- Comprehensive Diabetic, Ischemic, Pressure and Venous Ulcer Care
- Vacuum Assisted Closure
- Hyperbaric Medicine
- Limb Salvage
- Bone Infection Surgery
- Ankle Ligament Repair
Conditions Treated
Diabetic foot deformities:
- Charcot joint disease
- Malpositioned diabetic foot
- Non-healing wound
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Life- or limb-threatening infection
- Amputation
- (only when absolutely necessary)
Forefoot deformities:
- Bunion
- Tailor’s bunion
- Hallux limitus/rigidus
- Hammer toe
- Claw toe
- Long/short toe
- Heel pain
- Neuroma
- Ganglion
- Ingrown toenail
- Toenail deformity
- Wart
- Painful callus
Hindfoot deformities:
- Heel spur
- Plantar fasciitis
- Posterior tendon dysfunction
- Flatfoot
- High arch
- Recurrent ankle sprain
- Equinus (tight heel cord)
- Achilles tendonitis or rupture
Ankle disorders:
- Ankle joint arthritis
- Unstable/weak ankle
- Posterior tendon dysfunction
- Tendinitis
- Osteochondral lesions
- Avascular necrosis
Post-traumatic foot and ankle deformities:
- Malunion
Pediatric conditions:
- Clubfoot
- Tarsal coalition
- Metatarsus adductus
- Flatfoot
- High arch
- Calcaneal valgus
- Toe-in/toe-out
- Vertical talus
- Syndactyly (webbing or fusion of toes)
- Polydactyly (presence of more than five toes)
Athletes:
- Ankle sprain
- Foot/ankle fracture
- Stress fracture
- Shin-splints
- Joint dislocation
- Muscle tear
- Athlete’s foot
- Contusion
- Laceration
Bone healing problems:
- Delayed union
- Nonunion
- Problem fracture
Bone defects, bone infections and joint infections:
- Bone infection (osteomyelitis)
- Septic arthritis
Bone length discrepancies:
- Short digit (short toe)
- Short metatarsal (brachymetatarsia)
- Heel and leg lengthening
Arthritis:
- Gouty arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
Other foot and ankle conditions:
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
- Soft tissue tumors
- Skin lesions
- Abscesses
- Avascular necrosis
Our Team of Podiatrists:
- Guido A. LaPorta, DPM – Director, Podiatric Medical Education
- Elaine O’Donnell, DPM
- John Scheland, DPM – Podiatric Faculty
- Timothy J. Siebecker, DPM – Podiatric Faculty
- Elmo W. Baldassari, DPM
- Nicole Branning, DPM
- William M. Brown, DPM
- John F. Bushta, DPM
- David J. Chromey, DPM
- Jan Golden, DPM
- Vincent N. Grattolino, DPM
- Gary A. Hrobuchak, DPM
- James M. Haggerty, DPM
- Philip F. Horne, DPM
- Brian J. Kobylus, DPM
- Nicholas P. Maro, DPM
- Richard T. Meredick, DPM
- Justine M. Metcho, DPM
- Mark J. Micciche, DPM
- Gary A. Pacyna, DPM
- David A. Scalzo, DPM
- John A. Scanland, DPM
- Laura P. Virtue-Delayo, DPM
G-CMC’s State-of-the Art Wound Care Center
Wound Care at G-CMC
The Center for the Management of Complex Wounds at G-CMC Hospital is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary center utilizing G-CMC’s unparalleled quality and reputation for excellence with advanced specialized care in wound treatment and management.
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