Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle injuries are among the more common orthopaedic injuries we treat. Injuries to the foot or ankle can happen anywhere – at work, at home or on the field. Whether it’s a broken foot, an ankle sprain or a need for braces or orthotics, we assess and properly treat all foot and ankle injuries – getting patients on their feet and back to living an active lifestyle.
Jennifer Gurske DePerio
Christopher A. Ritter, MD
Bernhard J. Rohrbacher, MD
Foot and Ankle Center
Erie County Medical Center
462 Grider Street
Buffalo, New York 14215
Sports Podiatry
Stress on your feet and lower limbs can lead to a range of injuries and common complaints, including blisters, calluses, athlete’s foot, sprains, torn ligaments, shin splints, knee pain and other joint and muscle problems. Running style, footwear, faulty biomechanics and even minor limb length differences can contribute to injury.
Our physicians have expertise in the treatment of sports podiatry problems, specializing in modern treatment of the following foot and lower limb ailments:
- Chronic pain
- Diabetic preventative care and foot-related treatment
- Disability evaluations
- Foot surgery
- Gait analysis
- Orthotics
- Pediatric and adolescent conditions
- Routine/preventative foot care for senior citizens
- Sports injuries
- Trauma
- Walking and running biomechanics
- Workplace injuries/workers compensation
University Orthopaedic Center - Northtowns
4949 Harlem Road
Amherst, New York 14226
University Orthopaedic Center - City
UB South Campus
160 Farber Hall
Buffalo, New York 14214