Advanced Treatments and Procedures

What You Need To Know

A look at the advanced therapies and procedures we use to treat foot and ankle conditions.

Advanced Foot and Ankle Treatment Options

At Bay Area Foot Care, we offer advanced treatments and procedures for patients whose foot or ankle pain has not improved enough with conservative care. These options are designed to help manage pain, support healing, and improve function, with several non-invasive or minimally invasive options available. Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology, or EPAT, is a non-invasive treatment that uses pressure waves to stimulate the metabolism, improve blood circulation, and encourage healing and regeneration of damaged tissue. It can be especially helpful in chronic cases, where reducing pain and supporting tissue repair may help injuries heal faster and recovery move along more quickly. We also offer Cold Laser Therapy, also called MLS Laser Therapy, for acute and chronic pain conditions. We use it to aid healing for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and other tendon, ligament, and muscle injuries. The laser energy penetrates into the tissues, where it helps reduce inflammation, relieve soft tissue pain, and stimulate healthy cell production.

Regenerative treatments may also be considered in appropriate cases. Amniotic stem cell therapy contains stem cells, proteins, cytokines, growth factors, and hyaluronic acid that support tissue growth and naturally reduce inflammation. Platelet-Rich Plasma, or PRP, uses a concentrated form of your own platelets to promote healing in injured tissue. During your visit, we can evaluate your condition and discuss which treatment may be the best fit for your needs.

At Bay Area Foot Care, we understand that living with persistent foot or ankle pain can affect every aspect of your daily life: from your ability to stay active to simply getting through your day comfortably. That’s why we take a personalized approach to care, combining thorough evaluation with a range of advanced treatment options to find the most effective path forward for each patient. Whether your condition calls for the tissue-stimulating effects of EPAT, the anti-inflammatory benefits of laser therapy, or the regenerative power of PRP or amniotic stem cell therapy, our team is here to guide you through your options with clarity and care. If you’re ready to take the next step toward pain relief and better function, call today to schedule an appointment.

Imaging-Guided Care and Joint Replacement

Diagnostic Ultrasound helps us evaluate soft tissue structures in the foot and ankle without an invasive procedure. Using a special probe, we can create images of ligaments, the Achilles tendon, the plantar fascia, the posterior tibial tendon, and the peroneal tendons. This information helps us diagnose your condition and determine the most appropriate treatment plan.

Ultrasound-Guided Injections add precision when medication needs to be delivered to a specific area. By seeing exactly where the injection is going, the doctor can place medication directly at the spot of necessity, which helps avoid surrounding tissue and improves treatment accuracy.

When a joint has been injured or worn down to the point that it can no longer function well, joint preservation or replacement may be considered. Better surgical procedures now offer improved pain relief and joint movement for some patients with early arthritis in the big toe. In more advanced cases, the joint may need to be fused or replaced.

Total ankle replacement is a surgical option for select patients with severe ankle arthritis, pain, and limited mobility. Unlike fusion, it preserves joint motion, which can help overall function and reduce stress on neighboring foot joints. These procedures are performed in the hospital on an outpatient basis, and recovery, weight bearing, and return to activity are guided closely based on your needs and progress.