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Orthopaedic Surgery

 

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Dr. James Ficke examines an ankle x-ray advance to content
 
 
 

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  • If you are an existing patient and had an appointment that was postponed, our offices may contact you to reschedule. You can also call your doctor’s office or send a message via MyChart to discuss your healthcare needs so we can determine the appointment that is most appropriate. If you are a new patient, please call us at 443-997-2663 to schedule an in-person primary or specialty care visit.
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  • If you've been already scheduled for a procedure that had to be postponed, we will reach out to reschedule. If this is a new procedure, please contact us at 443-997-2663 to schedule a consultation.
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*New patients have not been previously seen by a provider at the Orthopaedic Surgery Department. **Existing patients have been seen by the department in the past. Existing patients must have a MyChart account to request an appointment online, or may otherwise need to call. You can enroll in MyChart to manage appointments, communicate with your provider, receive test results and request prescription renewals.

 
 
 

Our foot and ankle experts use cutting-edge science and technology to treat a wide range of muscle, bone, ligament and tendon conditions affecting the foot and ankle. Led by Dr. Casey Humbyrd, division chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery, our experienced team also partners with other Johns Hopkins specialists, including physical therapists, pain management specialists, radiologists and oncologists when necessary to provide quality, personalized treatment plans for every patient.

Request an appointment: phone 443-997-2663
 

Foot and Ankle Conditions We Treat

Our multidisciplinary approach to care makes us uniquely able to provide comprehensive care for both routine and complex foot and ankle problems.

Foot

  • Arthritis
  • Athletic conditions, including turf toe, dance, running injuries, tendinitis and stress fractures
  • Flat foot not responsive to inserts
  • Foot and ankle deformity, such as hallux valgus (bunions) and hammertoe
  • Fractures of the heel (calcaneus) and foot (talus, cuboid, navicular, cuneiforms, metatarsals)
  • Plantar fasciitis

Ankle

 

Our Experts

Photo of Dr. James Robert Ficke, M.D.

James Robert Ficke, M.D.

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Amputation, Foot and Ankle, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics
 
Photo of Dr. Nigel N Hsu, M.D.

Nigel N Hsu, M.D.

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Ankle Arthroscopy, Ankle Impingement, Ankle Injuries, Ankle Replacement Surgery, Ankle Surgery, Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle, Bone Fractures, Bunion Surgery, Foot and Ankle, Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Foot Deformities, Foot Surgery, Hammer Toe, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Sports Injuries to the Ankle, Traumatic Foot Injuries
 
Photo of Dr. Casey Jo Humbyrd, M.D.

Casey Jo Humbyrd, M.D.

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Achilles, Ankle Arthroscopy, Ankle Impingement, Ankle Injuries, Ankle Replacement Surgery, Ankle Surgery, Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle, Bunions, Flat Feet, Foot and Ankle, Foot Surgery, Hammer Toe, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Osteochondral Lesions, Sports Injuries to the Ankle, Tendon Surgery
 
Photo of Dr. John Michael Thompson, M.D.

John Michael Thompson, M.D.

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Ankle Replacement Surgery, Ankle Surgery, Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle, Foot and Ankle, Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Foot Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Foot Care, Sports Injuries to the Ankle, Traumatic Foot Injuries
 

Advanced Practitioners

portrait of Rebecca Mahony

Rebecca Mahony, P.A.-C.

Our Approach Treatment for ‘Untreatable’ Foot and Ankle Deformities

Foot and ankle care for medically frail, diabetic or transplant patients can be daunting, but not for Dr. Casey Humbyrd. Thanks to her close partnership with the metabolic bone and osteoporosis experts and the comprehensive transplant team, Humbyrd is able to treat post-renal, post-liver transplant and similar patients with foot and ankle issues complicated by other health problems. 
Learn more about Dr. Humbyrd's approach
Humbyrd and a colleague study a foot X-ray
 

Hear from Our Experts

Ankle Arthritis | Q&A with Dr. Nigel Hsu

Foot and Ankle Injuries | Q&A with Dr. Casey Humbyrd

Achilles Tendinosis | Q&A with Dr. Nigel Hsu

 

Patient Story A Great Feat

Mary Robertson felt a pop in her foot at the gym, which led to worsening pain that never wore off. Her podiatrist recommended surgery, but the procedure did nothing to ease the pain.

Robertson turned to Johns Hopkins as a last-ditch effort to repair her foot.

Read Mary's story
Mary Robertson walks her dog around the Annapolis Harbor
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