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Foot and Ankle Care Referral Guide

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  • October 9, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Foot and Ankle Care Referral Guide

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionCommon and complex foot and ankle conditions
Key MechanismsThe guide lists tendon injuries and inflammation, deformities, arthritis, fractures, dislocations or sprains, osteochondral defects, plantar fasciitis, and sports injuries.
Target PopulationPatients with the foot and ankle conditions listed in the referral guide.
Care SettingBaptist Health Orthopedic Care locations listed in the guide; referrals can be scheduled by phone or online.

Key Highlights

  • The guide lists Achilles ruptures, ankle deformities or tendonitis, bunions and toe deformities, flat feet, and high-arched feet as referral considerations.
  • Other listed referral conditions include foot and ankle arthritis, fractures, Lisfranc dislocations or sprains, osteochondral defects, plantar fasciitis, and sports injuries.
  • Procedures listed include ankle replacement, arthroscopic surgery, deformity correction, fracture repair, minimally invasive bunion and foot surgery, and reconstructive surgery.
  • The guide lists five physicians and eight Baptist Health Orthopedics locations.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • The referral guide lists foot and ankle conditions for which referral may be considered.
    • Procedures listed in the guide include ankle replacement, arthroscopic surgery, deformity correction, fracture repair, minimally invasive bunion and foot surgery, and reconstructive surgery.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Patients with Achilles ruptures, ankle deformities or tendonitis, bunions or toe deformities, flat feet, foot and ankle arthritis, fractures, high-arched feet, Lisfranc dislocations or sprains, osteochondral defects, plantar fasciitis, or foot and ankle sports injuries.

        Baptist Health Orthopedic Care describes comprehensive treatment for common and complex foot and ankle conditions, including advanced surgical and minimally invasive options. To schedule a patient, call 833-556-6764 or visit BaptistHealth.net/Ortho.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • The referral guide lists conditions to consider for referral; it does not provide diagnostic criteria or treatment protocols.
        • The guide provides scheduling by phone at 833-556-6764 or online at BaptistHealth.net/Ortho.

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