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Welcome to Ankle and Foot Centers. We are a comprehensive Podiatric foot care clinic. Our approach is always to try and resolve foot ailments conservatively, leaving surgical intervention as a last resort. We are located in Hillsdale (by Oregon Health Sciences University), and Downtown Portland, Oregon (on 10th and Alder). Dr. Tillett is the only Podiatric physician on the Oregon Health Sciences University Health Plan.
We are dedicated to providing comprehensive foot and ankle care. We specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle disorders. Conservative and surgical options are always provided. We commonly treat fractures, bunions, hammer toes, heel pain, ingrown nails, wounds, injuries, diabetic foot care, acute and chronic pain, sports medicine and virtually any ailment afflicting the foot and ankle. Our goal is to work with you (our patient) to discern what is best for you, and then provide the highest quality of care in an affordable and caring manner.
We pride ourselves in working with some of the finest clinicians and specialists in the area. Because of that, it allows us to help our patients receive the most comprehensive medical care - both diagnostically, and in the complexity of care. The care that we give our patients, whether it be conservative or surgical in nature, utilizes the vast resources of the local medical community. We have identified and prudently utilize the best medical professionals to extend the scope of our care in medical, surgical and rehabilitative treatment. Our reputation in the community is a direct result of our efforts to stay up to date with the most current treatments, and providing personalized care and treatment. We love what we do and I am confident it shows in our care.
Foot problems may be the first sign of more serious medical problems. Your feet can be a window to your general health. Conditions such as circulatory and nerve disorders, diabetes, or arthritis can show their initial symptoms in your feet. Though we may contribute to our foot health by the shoe gear and lifestyle we choose, frequently we can trace our foot problems to heredity.
Thirty-three joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles and tendons hold the 28 bones of the foot together and help form it's intricate structure to allow it to move in a variety of ways. The 56 bones in both feet make up one fourth of all the bones in your body.
Our feet deal with a significant amount of stress on a daily basis. The American Podiatric Medical Association says the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day - contributing a force equal to several hundred tons our feet bear. Those cover several miles, and they all add up to about 115,000 miles in a lifetime -- more than four times the circumference of the globe. When you are running the pressure on your feet may exceed your body weight roughly four times. It is no wonder that seventy-five percent of Americans will experience foot health problems of varying degrees of severity at one time or another in their lives. A doctor of Podiatric medicine can make an important contribution to your total health, whether it is regular preventive care or surgery to correct a deformity.
Thank you,
Dr. Steve Tillett
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