Strong Foundations. Expert Care.
Foot and ankle conditions can impact every step you take, from walking and exercising to simply standing comfortably. At Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons, our specialists provide expert care for fractures, tendon injuries, arthritis, and chronic foot pain. Whether you need conservative treatment or advanced surgical care, we’re here to help you stay mobile, stable, and pain-free.
Conditions
As experts in sports medicine, we can care for acute and chronic athletic injuries, including:
- Achilles Tendon Injuries
- Ankle Sprains & Instability
- Ankle Arthritis
- Foot & Ankle Fractures
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Bunions & Hammertoes
- Flatfoot (Fallen Arches)
- Sports Related Foot & Ankle Injuries
Causes
- Injury-Related Causes
- Overuse injuries such as stress fractures, tendonitis, or ligament strain/tears
- Acute trauma from falls, impacts, or sports injuries leading to fractures or ligament damage
- Sudden excessive stress resulting in Achilles tendonitis or tendon rupture
- Degenerative or Inflammatory Causes
- Degeneration of ankle or foot cartilage due to wear-and-tear, aging, or previous injury
- Inflammatory conditions affecting joints or soft tissue
- Structural and Biomechanical Causes
- Plantar fascia inflammation caused by overuse or poor biomechanics
- Structural foot deformities (flat feet, high arches, bunions, etc.), often worsened by genetics or tight/poorly designed footwear
- Collapse of the arch due to tendon dysfunction (e.g., posterior tibial tendon dysfunction) or structural instability
Want the same care trusted by Michigan’s top athletes?
Our physicians treat elite performers at every level, from the Detroit Lions and USA Olympians to collegiate and high-school athletes across the state. When it comes to foot and ankle injuries, you get the same expertise they rely on to stay in the game.
Doctors
Peter Donaldson MD
Elbow, Foot and Ankle, Hip, Knee, Nonsurgical Orthopaedics, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
