{"id":77,"date":"2024-03-11T16:24:58","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T20:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scsportsmedicine.com\/?page_id=77"},"modified":"2024-03-22T11:40:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T15:40:48","slug":"foot-ankle-surgery-charleston-sc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scsportsmedicine.com\/foot-ankle-surgery-charleston-sc","title":{"rendered":"Foot and Ankle Doctor in Charleston, SC"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"bde-section-77-100 bde-section\">\n              \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h1 class=\"bde-heading-77-101 bde-heading\">\nFoot & Ankle\n<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-77-102 bde-section\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-columns-77-103 bde-columns\" data-entrance=\"slideUp\"><div class=\"bde-column-77-104 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-77-105 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text-77-106 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>When arthritis, wear and tear, or the injury of your feet or ankles prevent you from getting out and being active, you need somewhere to turn. That\u2019s where our\u00a0<a href=\"\/our-team\/christopher-j-kestner-md\">Foot and Ankle specialist, Dr. Christopher Kestner<\/a>\u00a0comes in. Dr. Kestner is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Orthopaedic surgeon and has been specializing entirely in foot and ankle issues for nearly 10 years. His goal is to work closely with you to develop a specific treatment plan to keep you at your best and as pain-free as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"bde-heading-77-107 bde-heading\">\nFoot & Ankle Treatment Options\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-fancy-divider-77-108 bde-fancy-divider\">\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__separator   \">\n  \t  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-77-109 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Few things are as frustrating as experiencing pain with every step throughout the entire day. There are countless small bones, ligaments and tendons in the foot and ankle that need to function and work together seamlessly. Many of these structures can slowly wear out, develop tears or even rupture entirely. That is why it is so important to have a specialist who understands all these intricate details to help design the appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n<p>At South Carolina Sports Medicine,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/scsportsmedicine.com\/our-team\/christopher-j-kestner-md\">Dr. Christopher Kestner<\/a>\u00a0knows how your feet and ankles are supposed to feel, and they also know when it\u2019s time for treatment. Whether you are looking to get back to the golf links, return to an elite level of sport, or simply go shopping or walk the dog without pain, Dr. Kestner will help get you there. The common foot and ankle conditions we treat include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bunion pain<\/li>\n<li>General foot pain<\/li>\n<li>Ankle fractures\/trauma\/sprains<\/li>\n<li>Achilles ruptures<\/li>\n<li>Tendonitis<\/li>\n<li>Arthritis<\/li>\n<li>Flat-foot<\/li>\n<li>Bone spurs<\/li>\n<li>Plantar fasciitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about bunions, fractures\/trauma\/sprains, and achilles ruptures below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section id=\"bunions\" class=\"bde-section-77-113 bde-section\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-77-118 bde-heading\">\nBunions\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-fancy-divider-77-119 bde-fancy-divider\">\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__separator   \">\n  \t  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-columns-77-135 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-77-136 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-image-77-138 bde-image\">\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"breakdance-image breakdance-image--518\">\n\t<div class=\"breakdance-image-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"breakdance-image-clip\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t      \n  \n  \n  \n  \n      \n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n      class=\"breakdance-image-object\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/scsportsmedicine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bunion-treatment.jpg\"\n      width=\"505\"\n      height=\"600\"\n      \n      \n                                    srcset=\"https:\/\/scsportsmedicine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bunion-treatment.jpg 505w, https:\/\/scsportsmedicine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bunion-treatment-253x300.jpg 253w\"\n                                                                      >\n  \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-77-137 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text-77-120 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, a bunion is not a growth or \u201cbump\u201d of bone in the big toe. It is actually an angulation of the joint, which can lead to pain, irritation, and even arthritis. In general, it is recommended to treat bunions without surgery as long as they are minimally painful. If a bunion becomes more severe, it is surgically correctable but it involves a substantial procedure where the bone must be cut and realigned. This surgery generally requires a few to several weeks of not bearing any weight on the affected foot. Bunion surgery can be immensely successful but must be chosen only after careful consideration.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kestner utilizes state of the art technology and methods to properly address all patients\u2019 needs, notably, improving the lifestyle of his patients through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treace.com\/lapiplastydev\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bunion correction<\/a>\u00a0with the help of Treace Medical Concepts. To learn more about Lapiplasty\u00ae 3D Bunion Correction and how it can improve your lifestyle,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treace.com\/lapiplastydev\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see for yourself here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section id=\"fracture-trauma-sprain\" class=\"bde-section-77-139 bde-section\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-77-140 bde-heading\">\nFractures\/Trauma\/Sprains\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-fancy-divider-77-141 bde-fancy-divider\">\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__separator   \">\n  \t  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-columns-77-142 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-77-143 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-image-77-144 bde-image\">\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"breakdance-image breakdance-image--519\">\n\t<div class=\"breakdance-image-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"breakdance-image-clip\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t      \n  \n  \n  \n  \n      \n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n      class=\"breakdance-image-object\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/scsportsmedicine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/fractures.jpg\"\n      width=\"348\"\n      height=\"215\"\n      alt=\"fractures\"\n      \n                                    srcset=\"https:\/\/scsportsmedicine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/fractures.jpg 348w, https:\/\/scsportsmedicine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/fractures-300x185.jpg 300w\"\n                                                                      >\n  \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-77-145 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text-77-146 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Ankle fractures or broken ankles are one of the most common orthopaedic injuries. They usually result from falls, twisted ankles, or sports injuries. Many times, what is thought of as just a simple ankle sprain can actually be a subtle fracture. The only way to know for sure is with an X-ray. Most, but not all ankle fractures usually require surgical fixation. Newer techniques and implants allow for early movement and possibly quicker weight bearing. If you have injured your ankle and are having difficulty walking, don\u2019t wait \u2014 schedule an appointment at our X-ray center in Charleston, SC, as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section id=\"achilles-ruptures\" class=\"bde-section-77-147 bde-section\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-77-148 bde-heading\">\nAchilles Ruptures\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-fancy-divider-77-149 bde-fancy-divider\">\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__separator   \">\n  \t  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-columns-77-150 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-77-151 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-image-77-152 bde-image\">\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"breakdance-image breakdance-image--520\">\n\t<div class=\"breakdance-image-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"breakdance-image-clip\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t      \n  \n  \n  \n  \n      \n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n      class=\"breakdance-image-object\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/scsportsmedicine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ruptured-achilles.jpg\"\n      width=\"451\"\n      height=\"217\"\n      alt=\"ruptured Achilles\"\n      \n                                    srcset=\"https:\/\/scsportsmedicine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ruptured-achilles.jpg 451w, https:\/\/scsportsmedicine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ruptured-achilles-300x144.jpg 300w\"\n                                                                      >\n  \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-77-153 bde-column\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text-77-154 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Ruptures of the Achilles tendon are significant injuries. The Achilles is responsible for providing our \u201cpush off\u201d strength when walking, running, or jumping. Ruptures usually occur during sporting activities and often feel like \u201csomeone stepped on the back of my heel\u201d or \u201csomeone hit me in the back of my leg\u201d and can often be heard as a loud snap or even a gunshot. Achilles ruptures can be treated with or without surgery, depending on many factors. The key is to seek medical assistance as quickly as possible, as success will depend on how quickly treatment can be started. Fortunately, newer surgical techniques allow for the repair to be completed through an incision less than an inch in length.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-77-124 bde-section\">\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-77-132 bde-heading\">\nSchedule an Appointment With Our Foot and Ankle Doctor\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-fancy-divider-77-133 bde-fancy-divider\">\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__separator   \">\n  \t  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-77-134 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><a href=\"\/request-an-appointment\/?inquiry=Request%20An%20Appointment\">Request an appointment here<\/a>\u00a0or call\u00a0<a href=\"tel:(843) 572-2663\">(843) 572-2663<\/a>\u00a0for more information about our services. We\u2019ll determine if a foot surgeon is required, or if a less invasive option will work best for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Foot &#038; Ankle When arthritis, wear and tear, or the injury of your feet or ankles prevent you from getting out and being active, you need somewhere to turn. That\u2019s where our\u00a0Foot and Ankle specialist, Dr. Christopher Kestner\u00a0comes in. 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