A Clearer Picture with Weight-Bearing CT
We can take images while you are standing to get a 3D assessment of bone and joint alignment. This gives us a true picture of your injury in action.
Baptist Health offers the first orthopedic practice in Miami-Dade County to offer weight-bearing CT. It takes 360-degree, two-dimensional X-rays of the foot. It then stitches those images together to create an exact, three-dimensional digital replica of the foot and ankle in less than a minute.
Treating Foot and Ankle Conditions
We’ll work with you to create a personalized treatment plan. We take a look at the big picture, not just your injury. Our team will assess your entire gait — including your spine, hips and knees — to see how your injury may be affecting other parts of the body. Your physician will also spend time getting to know you, your lifestyle and the activities you enjoy.
We start with conservative treatments, including casts, braces or splints, whenever possible. In some cases, you may need surgery to repair damaged bones or ligaments. We may perform minimally invasive surgery or traditional open surgery, depending on your condition or injury and lifestyle.
Our team specializes in complex joint replacements with 3D-printed implants and reconstructive surgeries. We also use biologic therapies, such as stem cell treatments, to help heal injuries and ease your pain.
Years of being on rocking boats took their toll on Capt. Spencer Slate's ankles. But thanks to ankle replacement surgery at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, he's a step ahead at his scuba diving shop in Key Largo.
Our Approach
When you come to Baptist Health Orthopedic Care for foot and ankle care, you can expect:
- A whole-person approach to treatment that focuses on building relationships with patients to deliver more personalized care.
- A team that is always looking for ways to improve treatments and outcomes.
- A creative approach to treatment, as we like to find innovative ways to treat even the most complex conditions.
Meet Our Foot & Ankle Specialists
Foot & Ankle Stretching and Strengthening Exercises
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Unlike a traditional CT scan, a weight-bearing CT scan helps us better understand bone and joint alignment in action. This can lead to more precise and effective treatment. This test looks at your foot or ankle injury and how it is affected by your body weight.
-
3D implants allow us to create customized joint implants and treat complex conditions and, in some cases, restore function to the joint. These implants are created using a 3D printer, and many of our implant designs are developed by our physicians.
Recent News
