Medicine, Rehab & Surgery Since 1990
Podiatrists provide comprehensive and integrated medical and surgical care to the foot and ankle. However, they are part of a team of healthcare professionals. Podiatrists manage patients and develop strong patient-centered relationships with our vascular surgery, internal medicine, endocrinology, rheumatology, and orthopedic colleagues. This approach was emphasized during Dr. Hoy’s residency training. This is a … Read more
We are happy to announce that Dr. Hoy passed his American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery recertification exam and is recertified in Foot Surgery. Initially certified in 2007, after passing this exam, which is taken every ten years, his Board Certification is active until 2027. Our practice is committed to the highest level of … Read more
One of the largest parts of our practice is the treatment of injuries and sports medicine. Dr. Hoy is an independent medical examiner for the State of Washington and is on multiple medical panels to evaluate the treatment progress for workers throughout the State. In this capacity, he reviews hundreds of workplace and other injuries. … Read more
Ankle sprain represents trauma to the foot. By definition a sprain is a injury to a ligament, which connects bone to bone. During an ankle trauma there may be other injuries as well, such to injury to tendons or bones. It is important to have the condition examined to make sure more severe injuries do … Read more
Acute inflammation usually occurs after an injury or using a diseased body part, for example, an arthritic foot. Inflammation is characterized by redness, swelling, warmth. It is treated by the acronym RICE, which stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation. For more information, please click this link. Pain and stiffness that occurs from a chronic … Read more
There are many causes of children’s foot pain. One common cause of children’s heel pain is calcaneal apophysitis, which is inflammation caused by motion to the growth plate in the heel. These growing pains are most often treated with heel cups provided in Dr. Hoy’s office. Children’s Feet Overuse from Chicago Health SMB Brands on … Read more
Crutches are needed for non-weightbearing, such as for an unstable fracture or surgery, to maximize healing in the best position possible. Alternative to crutches include knee scooter, knee crutch or wheelchair, which Dr. Hoy’s office can help patients to order if needed. In pain? Don’t wait. Early treatment leads to faster recovery. Urgent appointments available. … Read more
For many people with tailor’s bunions, surgery is an appropriate option when conservative treatment methods have failed to provided adequate pain relief. Tailor’s bunion surgery—generally referred to as a tailor’s bunionectomy—is designed to remove the “bump” of the bone, correct the changes in the bony structure of the foot, and correct soft tissue changes that … Read more
In some cases, surgery is needed to repair a rupture in the Achilles tendon and any related soft-tissue injuries that may have also occurred. The goal of surgery is to help restore length and function of the Achilles tendon. A variety of surgical techniques are available to repair the rupture. In selecting the procedure, Dr. … Read more
For some people with a hammertoe, surgery is an appropriate option when non-surgical options have failed to provide adequate relief of pain. In many of these patients, the deformity has progressed to the point where it has become more rigid and painful, and may have even led to open sores. Surgery reduces the contracture (bending) … Read more