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Foot & Ankle Care

The importance of the foot and ankle in our daily activities cannot be overstated.  With its 26 bones, multiple joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, the foot allows for complex movements and the flexibility needed for motion and balance.  In addition, its connection to the lower leg at the ankle affords us the ability to run, jump, stand on our toes and ride a bike.

The complexity of these structures and the tremendous forces placed on them as we walk, jump, twist and turn make the foot and ankle vulnerable to a variety of injuries and deformities.   Some of the more common injuries and conditions include:

  • Acquired deformities, such as Arthritis (foot ankle, great toe), Bunions and Hammertoes;
  • Structural conditions such as Flatfeet and High-Arched Feet;
  • Injuries and trauma such as sprains, fractures, and cartilage lesions; and
  • Ligament and tendon pain and instability, such as Achilles Tendon tears and ruptures.

Orthopaedic surgeon and fellowship-trained foot-and-ankle specialist Dr. Natalie Nielsen and her team use the latest techniques and treatment methods to address a broad range of foot and ankle conditions that can occur at any stage of life.  From newborns to adolescents, young adults to seniors, Dr. Nielsen provides her patients with the latest conservative modalities (medications, orthotics, physical therapy and exercise) to treat a range of complex problems.  And when surgery is needed, Dr. Nielsen offers her patients the most advanced surgical techniques employed in foot and ankle repair/reconstruction today, including:

Forefoot

Midfoot

Hindfoot

Ankle

If you are suffering from foot and ankle pain and disability, give us a call at (315) 782-1650 or request an appointment online now.

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The safety of our patients and staff is our highest priority.

If you have an appointment and are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, please call us at 315-782-1650 to speak to a nurse in the triage office.

If you would like to schedule an appointment and have these symptoms, please advise our staff of your symptoms so you may be scheduled appropriately.

We encourage patients to attend appointments by yourself, however, if you need assistance during your appointment please limit it to one visitor.
When possible, we recommend that the visitor waits in their vehicle to limit the number of people in our waiting area and exam rooms.

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North Country Orthopaedic Group
1571 Washington Street, Suite 201
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 782-1650
Clinic Fax: (315) 836-2292
Business Fax: (315) 785-6874
Physical Therapy
1571 Washington Street, Suite 106
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 836-2268
Fax: (315) 836-2270
Diabetes, Osteoporosis & Endocrine Center
1571 Washington Street, Suite 104
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 786-0224
Fax: (315) 836-2210
Lowville office
5402 Dayan Street
Lowville, NY 13367
Phone: (315) 782-1650
Clinic Fax: (315) 836-2292
Business Fax: (315) 785-6874
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The multi-specialty medical team at North Country Orthopaedic Group provide treatment for a full spectrum of injuries and diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system. Our areas of expertise include general orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics, sports medicine, total joint replacement surgery, a spine program, foot and ankle care, physical medicine & rehab, physical therapy, radiology, and endocrinology. In addition, North Country Orthopaedic Group performs many surgeries and interventional procedures in our ambulatory surgical center in Watertown, NY.