Advanced Treatments and Procedures

What You Need To Know

An overview of the advanced treatment options available at Nevada Foot and Ankle.

Advanced Foot and Ankle Care Options

Our providers perform a wide variety of surgical procedures, including foot and ankle reconstruction and forefoot surgery. The goal of reconstructive foot and ankle surgery is to correct structural conditions that cause pain and difficulty walking, such as arthritis. We always explore conservative treatments before considering surgery.

Amniotic stem cell therapy is a safe and effective regenerative treatment that can reduce inflammation and scars. Amniotic fluid is highly concentrated in stem cells, proteins, cytokines, and other important compounds. It contains growth factors that stimulate tissue growth and stem cell activity, plus hyaluronic acid, which promotes cartilage growth.

Diagnostic ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique for soft tissue used to diagnose foot disorders. A special probe emits sound waves into your tissues, which return to the probe and are converted to an image. Ultrasounds can image the ligaments in your foot and ankle, plus the Achilles tendon, plantar fascia, posterior tibial tendon, and peroneal tendons.

Subchondral stabilization is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat subchondral bones during the healing process. Your chronic foot pain may be a result of edema in the bone. An MRI will identify edema, which can be the cause of microfractures resulting in chronic pain. If conservative care has not resolved your symptoms, schedule a consultation to learn which advanced option is right for you.

Laser Therapy for Pain and Inflammation

FX635 Laser is a Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), sometimes referred to as a cold laser, used to address a variety of conditions, including acute and chronic pain. Patients who undergo this treatment can expect no pain, no drugs, no side effects, and no downtime. LLLT alters cellular functions to reduce oxidative stress and increase the production of ATP, which fuels other cellular processes.

In our office, laser treatments are focused primarily on the foot and ankle. During a session, you lie comfortably on your back, we may elevate your foot for the proper angle, and the laser is positioned near the problem area for about 10 minutes. You may continue your regular activities afterward.

MLS Laser Therapy uses alternating pulses of various light wavelengths on areas that suffer from pain and inflammation. The light has a strong anti-inflammatory and anti-edema effect, and penetrates deeply into the tissue to accelerate cellular reproduction and growth. Injured tendons, ligaments, and muscles repair more quickly, while pain caused by inflammation is reduced or eliminated.

MLS Laser Therapy is FDA approved with no known side effects, and effects are cumulative, with 85 to 90% of patients reporting significant positive results within the first three treatments. Talk with our providers to see whether laser therapy is a good fit for your condition.