Ospina Medical Foot And Ankle Relief

Ospina Medical Offers Alternatives To Foot And Ankle Surgery

Many individuals are told that steroid injections or surgery are their only treatment options for foot or ankle pain. However, interventional orthobiologics may offer a less invasive alternative, using your body’s cells to support the healing process without the need for surgery.

Surgical options for conditions like foot and ankle arthritis or soft tissue injuries may include procedures such as ankle arthroscopy to remove damaged tissue, fusion of bones where cartilage is worn away, or tendon grafts secured with hardware. These surgical approaches often require a significant recovery period, including discomfort and extended rehabilitation to regain strength and mobility.

In some cases, patients may not achieve the outcomes they expected. Altered joint mechanics from permanent surgical changes can lead to new issues in the knees, hips, or lower back. This occurs because the body’s movement relies on highly coordinated, millimeter-level alignment, particularly where the foot interacts with the ground. If alignment isn’t restored precisely, it can place additional stress on other joints. As a result, one surgical procedure can sometimes lead to a cycle of additional interventions due to compensatory strain elsewhere in the body.

At Ospina Medical in New York, NY, the Regenexx approach, known as interventional orthopedics, provides an alternative to traditional surgery. This method uses live imaging, such as fluoroscopy and ultrasound, to guide the placement of your body’s concentrated cells directly into the affected area. These procedures are designed to support the body’s natural repair process in a targeted, joint-specific way that requires a level of precision not typically achieved in standard surgical or chiropractic settings.

Non-surgical procedures available at Ospina Medical in New York use your body’s own healing cells to help address foot and ankle pain from a range of conditions. These procedures use your body’s healing components to address common conditions, such as osteoarthritis, ligament or tendon injuries, joint instability, and other degenerative concerns related to the foot and ankle.

These outpatient procedures are performed using precise image guidance. Many individuals are encouraged to walk the same day, with minimal downtime, little to no reliance on opioid pain medications, and limited disruption to work or daily activities.

This page also features a wide range of educational resources on foot and ankle conditions, along with detailed information on Regenexx procedures developed by our founder, Chris Centeno, M.D. We encourage you to review these materials and explore your care options.