Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle     Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines 1) NSAIDS 2) Activity modification Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit None Patient Education/Information (includes preps) 1) Orthotics and braces are effective at decreasing the pain and discomfort from arthritis. 2) Surgery can be performed to alleviate the pain. 3) Ankle replacement can be performed in certain circumstances. Appointment Timeframe within 6 weeks How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See CareWeb External Patients: Patients must obtain and hand carry hardcopy radiographic studies (MRI/CT/X-rays) Clinic Contact Information Physicians: 800-962-3555 Patients: 734-998-6541 Clinic Location Sites Ann Arbor - South Main Orthopedics UM Consulting Physician Anish Raj Kadakia, M.D. Revised on: 09/24/2009