Podiatry

From Foot Surgery to an Ankle Brace—Discover Welcome Relief for Your Feet

Comprehensive foot and ankle care services are just steps away at Glacial Ridge Health System and our Glacial Ridge Center for Surgical Care. Podiatry is the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle. The foot and ankle are a complex area of the human skeletal system. Your feet have more than 100 muscles, ligaments, and tendons, and more than a quarter of your body’s bones. Obtaining expertise in this region of the body requires years of training, education, and practice by a podiatrist.

Experienced Podiatrist

Our in-house podiatrist, Alissa Redding, DPM, has diverse experience assisting patients of all ages. Whether you need care for plantar fasciitis or foot surgery, her expertise lies in diagnosing and treating injuries and conditions of the foot and ankle. Dr. Redding’s practice philosophy places emphasis on collaborating with her patients and considering their overall health, expectations, and lifestyles. With her extensive experience, Dr. Redding will determine the cause of the ailment and then develop a customized treatment plan that may include prescribed medications, physical therapy, bracing, or surgery to correct the problem.

From Diabetic Care to Plantar Fasciitis, and More

Dr. Redding’s medical interests include diabetic care, wound care, plantar fasciitis treatment, and all aspects of foot and ankle surgery—bringing much-needed foot, ankle, or heel pain relief.

Dr. Redding’s services and treatments include:

  • Abscesses, hematomas, and cellulitis
  • Amputation of toe or forefoot
  • Arthroscopy of foot or ankle
  • Athletes foot
  • Biopsies
  • Bone spurs, including heel spurs
  • Bunions
  • Corns and callouses
  • Cysts
  • Diabetic foot care
  • Flat foot or fallen arches
  • Foot and ankle injuries
  • Foot ulcers
  • Foreign body removal
  • Fractures of foot or ankle
  • Fungus
  • Fusion of toes, foot, or ankle
  • Gout
  • Hammertoe
  • Infections
  • Ingrown toenails
  • Toenail care
  • Toenail removal
  • Toenail – plate debridement and resection – partial or complete
  • Pain – foot, ankle, nerve, or heel pain
  • Plantar fasciitis – Tenex procedure
  • Simple laceration repair
  • Skin and skin substitute graphs
  • Sprains
  • Surgery of the foot and ankle
  • Tendonitis
  • Wart removal
  • Wound care