Orthotics are like eyeglasses for the feet. They're made to correct the specific bio mechanics of the way you walk. They need to be firm and are here for support, not for cushioning.
"Striving for Excellence in Healthcare One Foot at a Time!"
As Podiatric Surgeons we treat a wide variety of common podiatric maladies, such as structural conditions including bunions, hammertoes, flat feet, heel pain, neuromas , nail fungus, bone spurs, nerve reconstruction, Foot Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, diabetic foot issues and arthritis. We also specialize in treating trauma-induced injuries such as ligament tears, achilles tendonitis, ankle sprains, fractures of the foot and ankle and injuries associated with professional and recreational sports. Another area of expertise is treatment of congenital conditions in children. As foot & ankle surgeons, these are only a few of the many lower extremity maladies that we treat. As foot specialists we have helped over 70,000 patients and performed over 10,000 surgeries. Visit our reviews to see why our patients say we are the best podiatrist (foot doctor) in Central Florida!
Central Florida Foot and Ankle Center, LLC is proud to announce that we have introduced
regenerative medicine
into our practice. Please take your time to acquaint yourself with the scope of our practice.
Dr. Wellens won 1st place in the Best of Central Florida contest by the Ledger. We are very honored and thankful for this award. Thank you for voting us the Best Podiatrist in Central Florida.
Dr. Wellens wanted to especially thank the Lakeland Ledger for adding the podiatry category last minute and a special thanks to Bruce for doing that for us.
Most of all a special thanks to all our patients throughout Florida and beyond. We wouldn't be here without you trusting us with your care. We also want to give a special thanks to our fellow doctors that also trust us when caring for your patients.
This has been an exciting year for us at Central Florida Foot and Ankle Center and we are thrilled to be the only ones in Central Florida to perform several new noninvasive procedures.
We have so many great doctors and businesses in Polk County and we are honored for the opportunity from the Lakeland Ledger to showcase all of us together in one room.
Thank you very much.
We offer the latest technology in diagnostic studies and our office is the only one in Polk County to offer PSSD testing for peripheral nerve problems. Once you have familiarized yourself with our practice please visit our
offices
page. We offer 3 convenient locations in Winter Haven, Lakeland, Davenport, FL and serve patients from all over the world including but not limited to Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL and all of Central FL.
More specific information, questions, comments, or other interaction can be obtained by e-mailing us at
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, or by visiting
one of our offices.
We will be happy to be of any assistance.
Dr. Jaramillo obtained her Doctorate degree from Barry University in 1998. She then obtained extensive training in Sports Medicine, Podopediatric conditions, and Biomechanics at Cedars Medical Center in Miami, Florida.
Custom orthotics are medical devices prescribed by a foot and ankle surgeon. These shoe inserts, which support and align the foot and lower extremities, are formed by making a plaster mold of the foot.
Additional valuable information:Pediatric FlatfootHeel PainPTTDFlexible Flatfoot ...
The foot contains 26 bones and more than 30 joints. Many people experience pain involving one or more of these joints. The pain may be accompanied by swelling, tenderness, stiffness, redness, bruising, and/or increased warmth over the affected joints.
Joint pain may be caused by trauma, infection, inflammation, ...
How Does a Bone Heal?
All broken bones go through the same healing process. This is true whether a bone has been cut as part of a surgical procedure or fractured through an injury.
The bone healing process has three overlapping stages: inflammation, bone production, and bone remodeling.
Inflammation ...
Synovitis is inflammation of the tissues that line a joint. It is commonly associated with specific diseases such as arthritis or gout, but may also be the result of overuse or trauma. Symptoms of synovitis may include redness, swelling, warmth, and pain with joint motion.Evaluation by a foot and ankle ...
What Is a Neuroma?A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body. The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton’s neuroma, which occurs between the third and fourth toes. It is sometimes referred to as an intermetatarsal neuroma. “Intermetatarsal” describes ...
What is the Calcaneus? The calcaneus, also called the heel bone, is a large bone that forms the foundation of the rear part of the foot. The calcaneus connects with the talus and cuboid bones. The connection between the talus and calcaneus forms the subtalar joint. This joint is important for normal ...
Frostbite occurs when a body part is exposed to extreme cold. If conditions are cold enough for the water within the tissues to freeze and form ice crystals, cell death can occur. The feet, hands, ears and nose are particularly prone to frostbite due to their location away from the body’s core. Mild ...
Brachymetatarsia is a condition in which one of the bones in the front of the foot is significantly shorter than the others. Although it may affect any of the five metatarsals, it most commonly affects the fourth metatarsal. Looking at the foot, it might appear that the fourth toe itself is shorter than ...
What Is Acute Inflammation?
Inflammation is the body’s normal protective response to an injury, irritation, or surgery. This natural “defense” process brings increased blood flow to the area, resulting in an accumulation of fluid. As the body mounts this protective response, the symptoms of inflammation ...
Ulcers, which are open sores in the skin, occur when the outer layers of the skin are injured and the deeper tissues become exposed. They can be caused by excess pressure due to ill-fitting shoes, long periods in bed, or after an injury that breaks the skin. Ulcers are commonly seen in patients who have ...
