Welcome!

Our entire staff welcomes you to Balance Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center. We are pleased that you have chosen our facility. Our goal is to provide optimum medical and surgical care as well as lend support in relates areas of your healthcare needs. The following information is provided for your interest and to communicate the policies and services of the office. Please bring to our attention any way that we may serve you better.
 

What Is An Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Specialist?

The Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle specialist is an orthopaedic surgeon, and therefore a medical doctor. He or she has received an additional year of specialty training in a fellowship devoted to studying the literature, research, diagnoses, and operative/non-operative treatment methods for the foot and ankle. Prior to the fellowship training, the orthopedic surgeon graduates from a medical school, spends one to two years in internship or basic surgery training, and then completes four years of residency in orthopaedic surgery.
 

 
Why The Name BALANCE?

The focus of care at the center is the foot and ankle, important elements in maintaining one’s balance while standing, walking, and running. Balance has been defined as a “harmonious arrangement” and a “state of equilibrium.” The foot is in balance when the forces through the muscles, ligaments, and bones are in equilibrium with the stresses placed upon in while weight bearing.
 

Your First Visit

Your first visit examination at the center will include a thorough evaluation by Dr. Smith and may require x-rays or other diagnostic test.  You will be asked to complete a patient information form and an in-depth foot and ankle history questionnaire prior to being seen for your first visit. Please download these forms from our web site under news, forms & guidelines. The forms allow the doctor to efficiently review a significant amount of information. It is helpful for patient to obtain and bring to the office any x-rays, bone scans, MRI scans, CT scans, or other information pertinent to their care. It is our policy to send a report of the examination finding to your referring physician as well as to your primary care physician if you would like. All information given to us is strictly confidential and will not be released to any parties other than your physicians without your consent.