Foot and Ankle WVU Healthcare offers expertise in diagnosing and treating patients with disorders of the musculoskeletal system of the foot and ankle, including the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, nerves, and skin. We are one of the only locations in the state offering ankle arthroplasty, or ankle joint replacement. Sports injuries Acute ankle injuries — sprains, bone fractures, and joint dislocations — are the most common sports injuries. In cases of severe injury, our surgeons can perform surgery ranging from repair of damaged ligaments to total reconstructive surgery. In addition, our experts can teach rehabilitative techniques that will heal and strengthen the joint. Diabetic foot care We specialize in treating diabetic foot issues. Our goal is to heal and help through surgery, medication, rehabilitation, or a combination of therapies. Foot and ankle problems we treat include: Foot pain Foot deformity Bunions Hammer toes Corns Callouses Deformity of foot Hallux valgus Hallux rigidis Claw or mallet toes Diabetic foot ulcer Foot wounds Neuropathy Flat foot Falling arches Plantar fasciitis Heel spur Posterior tibial tendon rupture Peroneal tendon tear Tendonitis Ankle pain Ankle instability ankle sprain Osteochrondral injury Ankle arthritis Ankle fusion/ankle coalition Ankle joint replacement Ankle joint arthroplasty Ankle arthroscopy Subtalar joint Synesmosis injury Achilles tendonitis/rupture Pump bump Nonunion/malunion Stress fracture foot Ankle fracture Pilon fracture Calcaneus fracture Talus fracture Metatarsal fracture Limb salvage – foot and ankle External fixation – foot and ankle Wound healing – foot and ankle Toenail deformity Ingrown toe nail Listfranc injury Jones fracture Triple arthrodesis Charcot Drop foot Tendon transfer Foreign body Foot cyst Foot mass