Specialized Care

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Rheumatoid arthritis frequently affects the joints of the foot and ankle, causing pain, swelling, and progressive deformity. Suburban Foot & Ankle in Elmhurst and Bloomingdale offers comprehensive RA management that works alongside your rheumatologist to protect joint function, alleviate pain, and maintain your mobility.

Benefits

Specialized understanding of how RA affects foot and ankle joints
Custom orthotics and accommodative footwear to relieve pressure
Injection therapy to reduce joint inflammation and pain
Surgical options for joint preservation or correction of deformities
Coordinated care with your rheumatology team
Ongoing monitoring to detect early joint changes before they progress

What to Expect

Your podiatrist performs a thorough examination including assessment of joint swelling, range of motion, and structural changes, supplemented by X-rays or ultrasound. Treatment may include custom orthotics, corticosteroid injections, footwear modifications, or surgical intervention for advanced deformities. Regular follow-up ensures your care adapts as your condition evolves.

When Is This Treatment Recommended?

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis should see a podiatrist when they experience foot or ankle joint pain, stiffness, swelling, bunion or hammertoe deformity, difficulty walking, or changes in foot shape.