Conditions Treated by Our Glendale, AZ Podiatrists
At Sole Foot & Ankle Specialists, our board-certified podiatrists diagnose and treat a comprehensive range of foot and ankle conditions — from everyday concerns like heel pain and ingrown toenails to complex issues including diabetic foot complications, fractures, and peripheral arterial disease. No matter what is affecting your foot health, our team has the expertise to provide accurate diagnosis and effective, personalized care.
Foot & Ankle Conditions We Treat
We proudly serve patients throughout Glendale, Phoenix, Peoria, Sun City, Surprise, and the surrounding communities. Whether you are dealing with a chronic condition that has limited your activity for years or an acute injury that just occurred, Sole Foot & Ankle Specialists is here to help. Explore the full list of conditions we treat below:
Ankle Conditions
- Ankle Instability — chronic weakness and giving-way from stretched or torn ligaments
- Ankle & Foot Sprains — ligament injuries from twisting, falls, or sports trauma
- Broken Ankle — fractures of the ankle bones requiring immobilization or surgical repair
Heel & Tendon Conditions
- Heel Spurs & Plantar Fasciitis — the most common cause of heel pain, affecting millions of adults
- Achilles Tendonitis — inflammation of the Achilles tendon from overuse or biomechanical stress
Toe & Forefoot Conditions
- Bunions — progressive bony deformity at the base of the big toe
- Hammertoes — bent toe deformity causing pain, corns, and footwear difficulty
- Neuromas (Morton’s Neuroma) — nerve thickening causing burning pain in the ball of the foot
- Ingrown Toenails — painful nail edges growing into surrounding skin
- Corns — focal thickened skin from pressure or friction on the toes
- Gout — uric acid crystal deposits causing sudden, severe joint pain
Skin & Nail Conditions
- Athlete’s Foot — contagious fungal infection causing itching, scaling, and cracking
- Fungal Nails — nail infection causing discoloration, thickening, and brittleness
- Nail Fungus — advanced onychomycosis treatment including laser therapy
- Calluses — diffuse thickened skin from repetitive pressure on weight-bearing surfaces
- Plantar Warts — HPV-caused growths on the sole of the foot
Structural & Biomechanical Conditions
- Flat Feet & Over-Pronation — collapsed arches causing foot, ankle, knee, and back pain
- Fractures — traumatic and stress fractures throughout the foot and ankle
- Custom Orthotics — prescription orthotic devices for biomechanical correction and pain relief
Diabetic & Vascular Foot Conditions
- Diabetic Foot Care — comprehensive foot monitoring, wound prevention, and treatment for diabetic patients
- Neuropathy — peripheral nerve damage causing numbness, burning, and loss of protective sensation
- Foot Ulcers — open wounds requiring advanced wound care, particularly in high-risk patients
- Foot Wounds — all types of foot wounds from traumatic, ischemic, or pressure origins
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) — arterial narrowing reducing blood flow to the feet and legs
Age-Specific Foot Care
- Pediatric & Geriatric Foot Care — specialized care for children’s developing feet and seniors’ changing foot health needs
- Geriatric Foot Care — routine nail care, fall prevention, and mobility preservation for older adults
Surgical Treatment
- Foot Surgery — from minimally invasive bunionectomy and hammertoe correction to fracture repair and ankle reconstruction
Why Choose Sole Foot & Ankle Specialists?
Our patients choose us because we combine board-certified podiatric expertise with a genuinely patient-first approach. Dr. Jay C. Larson, DPM FACFAS, and Dr. Jacob Nelson, DPM FACFAS, bring fellowship-level surgical training and years of clinical experience to every condition they treat — whether that means a quick ingrown toenail procedure or a complex ankle reconstruction. We take the time to understand your specific situation, explain your options clearly, and involve you in every treatment decision.
We serve patients from Glendale, Phoenix, Peoria, Sun City, Surprise, Arrowhead, and surrounding communities throughout the greater West Valley. Call us at (602) 938-3600 or book your appointment online today.
