Lower Extremity/ Foot & Ankle
Your feet support your entire body weight … so when your feet are hurting or injured, it can cause a multitude of problems. The foot is a complex structure that consists of 26 bones. 33 joints and over a hundred muscles, ligaments and tendons. Many foot and ankle ailments can be treated non-surgically, whether it be with orthotics, bracing or therapy. If you do require surgery, you can feel confident that our foot and ankle specialists, Stephen Cox, MD and J. Marshall Haynie, MD are skilled in the most innovative and up to date techniques available.
Some of the foot and ankle conditions we treat:
A note about ankle replacement:
Steven Cox, MD was one of the first surgeons in Louisiana to perform total ankle replacements. Since that time, Dr. Cox and Dr. Haynie have become the leaders in total ankle replacement making it a safe and viable option for their patients.
What’s the difference between an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon and a podiatrist?
The foot and ankle do not exist in isolation from the rest of the human body. Getting the right diagnosis and forming a long-term plan with someone who is qualified to manage all aspects of a patient’s care can often lead to a better patient outcome. As part of their advanced medical and surgical training, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon is required to demonstrate medical expertise (MD), musculoskeletal expertise (orthopedic surgery), and subspecialty expertise (foot and ankle). This results in a deep understanding of how foot and ankle conditions impact the rest of the body, and vice versa, optimizing patient care and outcomes.
The OSL Foot & Ankle Team
Stephen Cox, MD
J. Marshall Haynie, MD
Stephen Cox, MD
J. Marshall Haynie, MD