Associated Foot Specialists

A Complete Podiatric Medical Center

Advanced Wound Care, Vascular Testing,

Reconstructive Surgery

Associated Foot Specialists, is a central Massachusetts podiatry practice with two locations in the greater Worcester area. We’re known internationally as the leader in advanced wound care treatments and long-term chronic foot and leg pain management.

Our founder, Doctor Anthony Tickner, is a world renown expert on advanced podiatric care. His passion for his work has resulted in requests from medical experts around the world to teach his advanced treatment methods.

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Hudson Office (978) 562-2155
Holden Office (508) 829-6645
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Office Locations

1 Cabot Road, Suite 280
Hudson, MA 01749

795 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520

It’s time to say goodbye to chronic foot and leg pain.

Associated Foot Specialists is a complete and comprehensive podiatric treatment practice. Our team of podiatry professionals are equipped and trained to create life-changing solutions to virtually any foot care problem.

We pride ourselves on providing an extremely versatile and multi-dimmensional practice that delivers comfort and care to our patients, no matter what issue faces them.

Associated Foot Specialists is committed to providing genuine, professional and patient focused care to improve our patients foot health and quality of life. If you’re suffering from foot or lower limb pain, having difficulty getting to your feet or have any concerns with your feet, we’re here to help.

Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!

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Common Conditions Easily Explained

Information is the cornerstone of all successful treatments. We’ll do more than treat your foot pain, we’ll educate you on the how’s and why’s of common foot and leg conditions. With that knowledge, we’ll work together to keep you happy and pain free. These are the most common foot conditions and some of the services that we provide to treat them.

Advanced Wound Care

Complete diagnostic testing including computerized pad-net lower extremity arterial system to test for Peripheral Arterial Disease.

Surgical

Advanced wound care and limb salvage techniques in the diabetic, vascular, medically and nutritionally compromised patient.

Diabetic & Geriatric

Vascular arterial testing on-site with results read by the Mass General Hospital Vascular Dept and sent to PCP and specified specialists.

Pediatrics

Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of the most simple to complex issues including- Athletes feet, Flatfeet/tired feet/pain during walking, running or sports.

Sports Medicine

Treatment plans for tendonitis, overuse syndromes, sprains, strains and tears. Surgical planning and rehab for rupture of soft tissue structures and fractures.

Occupational Medicine

We provide a variety of services and treatment plans for individuals injured in the workplace. We also routinely provide independent medical evaluations.

Limb Length Difference

A limb length discrepancy (LLD) is when one arm or leg is longer than the other arm or leg. A difference in leg lengths is more likely to be noticed and to affect activities of daily living.

Flatfeet (Children)

Pediatric flat feet is a condition in which the entire sole of the child’s foot contacts the ground. Also known as pes planus and fallen arches, flat feet occurs when the foot’s arch either fails to develop or collapses.

Heel Pain

Heel pain, especially stabbing heel pain, is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation or, rarely, a cyst.

Because there are several potential causes, it is important to have heel pain properly diagnosed.

Stress Fractures

A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone, or severe bruising within a bone. Most stress fractures are caused by overuse and repetitive activity, and are common in runners and athletes who participate in running sports, such as soccer and basketball.

In/Out Toeing

The externally rotated appearance of a child’s feet when he walks, possibly due to a persistent fetal position, but may also be due to abnormal growth or an underlying neurologic problem.

Broken Toes

A broken toe is a common injury that’s most frequently caused by dropping something on your foot or stubbing your toe.

Bunions

A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. It occurs when some of the bones in the front part of your foot move out of place.

Neuroma

A neuroma is a benign tumor of a nerve. Morton’s neuroma is not actually a tumor, but a thickening of the tissue that surrounds the digital nerve leading to the toes.

Diabetic Foot Care

If you have diabetes, nerve damage, circulation problems, and infections can lead to serious foot problems. However, you can take precautions to maintain healthy feet.

Managing your diabetes and maintaining a healthy lifestyle helps keep your feet healthy.

Hammertoes

A hammertoe is curled due to a bend in the middle joint of the toe. Hammertoe and mallet toe are foot deformities that occur due to an imbalance in the muscles, tendons or ligaments that normally hold the toe straight.

Flatfeet (Adults)

In people with adult acquired flatfoot, the arch of the foot falls or collapses. It can be a painful, sometimes debilitating condition.

Non-Healing Wounds

A non-healing wound is a wound that doesn’t heal within five to eight weeks, even though you’ve been following your provider’s instructions to take care of it. This can be very serious, because it can become infected and lead to an illness or even the loss of a limb. A non-healing wound sometimes is called a chronic wound. There are many different types of non-healing wounds, but the most common is an ulcer.

High Arched Foot

High Arched Foot or Cavus foot is a condition in which the foot has a very high arch. The high-arched foot places an excessive amount of weight on the ball and heel of the foot when walking or standing. High Arched Foot can lead to a variety of signs and symptoms, such as pain and instability. It can develop at any age and can occur in one or both feet.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar fascia).

Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia is a condition in which the ball of your foot becomes painful and inflamed. You might develop it if you participate in activities that involve running and jumping. There are other causes as well, including foot deformities and shoes that are too tight or too loose.

Gout

Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It’s characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in one or more joints, most often in the big toe.

Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails are a common condition in which the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh. The result is pain, redness, swelling and, sometimes, an infection. Ingrown toenails usually affect your big toe.

Arch Pain

Pain across the bottom of the foot at any point between the heel and the ball of the foot is often referred to as arch pain. Although this description is nonspecific, most arch pain is due to strain or inflammation of the plantar fascia.

Sports Injuries

Sports injuries are injuries that occur when engaging in sports or exercise. Sports injuries can occur due to overtraining, lack of conditioning, and improper form or technique. Failing to warm up increases the risk of sports injuries. Bruises, strains, sprains, tears, and broken bones can result from sports injuries.

PTTD

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) represents an acquired, progressive disease of the foot and ankle that is seen commonly in middle-aged patients. It is the most common cause of adult acquired flatfoot deformity. Treatments involve conservative and surgical options depending on the severity of the disease.

Gait Abnormalities

Abnormal gait or gait abnormality occurs when the body systems that control the way a person walks do not function in the usual way.

Neuromuscular Disease

Neuromuscular diseases affect the function of muscles due to problems with the nerves and muscles in your body. The most common sign of these diseases is muscle weakness.

Vascular Compromise

Collectively referred to as vascular compromise, these complications include partial or complete interruption of vascular supply by extravascular compression, or a complete occlusion of vascular supply from intravascular injection. Subsequent necrosis and scarring are potentially permanent sequelae.

Knock Knees/Bow Legs

Bowlegs are when the knees are curved out and space between the ankles is decreased. Knock-knee is when the knees are close together and space between the ankles is increased. A pediatric orthopedic surgeon can diagnose bowlegs and knock-knees through a physical exam and, sometimes, X-rays.

Nail Fungus

Nail fungus is a common condition that begins as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the fungal infection goes deeper, nail fungus may cause your nail to discolor, thicken and crumble at the edge. It can affect several nails.

Bunionette

A prominence of the fifth metatarsal bone at the base of the little toe. The metatarsals are the five long bones of the foot.

Arthritis-Foot

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. It can cause pain and stiffness in any joint in the body and is common in the small joints of the foot and ankle.

fractures

A broken foot is an injury to the bone. You may experience a broken foot during a car crash or from a simple misstep or fall.

The seriousness of a broken foot varies. Fractures can range from tiny cracks in your bones to breaks that pierce your skin.

Hallux Rigidus

Hallux rigidus causes pain and stiffness in the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. That’s the joint where your big toe (the hallux) meets your foot. Hallux rigidus is a progressive condition, which means it can get worse over time. Some people find that it never gets much worse than when it started.

Warts

Warts are a type of skin infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The infection causes rough, skin-colored bumps to form on the skin. The virus is contagious. You can get warts from touching someone who has them.

Achilles Tendonitis

Your Achilles tendon pulls your heel up so you can stand on your toes to walk, run, or jump. Though strong and durable, the tendon is susceptible to overuse injuries that lead to Achilles tendonitis.

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If you do not see your insurance in the list below, please contact our office to verify acceptance.

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Associated Foot Specialists is committed to providing genuine, professional and patient focused care to improve foot health and quality of life.

If you’re suffering from foot or lower limb pain, having difficulty getting to your feet or have any concerns with your feet contact Associated Foot Specialists and find out what we can do for you.

Holden, MA

795 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6645
FAX – (508) 829-5633

info@masspodiatrists.com

Hudson, MA

439 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 562-2155
FAX – (978) 562-2640

info@masspodiatrists.com