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When foot and ankle pain strikes unexpectedly, waiting for a regular appointment isn't always an option. Whether you've suffered a sudden injury, are dealing with severe pain that's disrupting your daily life, or have noticed concerning symptoms that require immediate attention, getting prompt expert care can make the difference between quick recovery and prolonged suffering. That's where urgent podiatric care becomes essential – providing specialized treatment when every hour counts.
At Proactive Podiatry in Monaca, PA, Dr. Latika Hinduja understands that foot and ankle emergencies don't follow a schedule. With years of specialized training and experience treating urgent podiatric conditions, Dr. Hinduja and her team are equipped to provide immediate, comprehensive care for a wide range of foot and ankle emergencies, including:
Our clinic is fully equipped with on-site X-ray and a surgical suite for urgent bedside procedures — often performed the same day to get you back on your feet faster.
Don’t delay care — early treatment can prevent complications. Call now for a same-day urgent appointment with Dr. Hinduja.
At Proactive Podiatry, we provide comprehensive urgent care services designed specifically for foot and ankle conditions that require immediate attention. Our urgent care approach combines the expertise of specialized podiatric medicine with the accessibility and convenience you need during a foot emergency.
Sudden injuries can happen anywhere, anytime. Whether you've experienced a sports-related accident, workplace injury, or simple mishap at home, we're equipped to handle a full spectrum of traumatic foot and ankle injuries. Our urgent care services include immediate treatment for ankle sprains and strains, which are among the most common foot injuries we see. Dr. Hinduja can quickly assess the severity of your sprain, provide appropriate imaging if needed, and implement a treatment plan to reduce swelling and promote proper healing.
For suspected fractures, including broken toes, metatarsal fractures, and ankle fractures, we offer on-site diagnostic capabilities to quickly determine the extent of your injury. Early intervention is crucial for proper bone healing, and our urgent care services ensure you receive appropriate treatment without delay. We also provide immediate care for cuts, lacerations, and puncture wounds to the foot and ankle, including proper wound cleaning, assessment for foreign objects, and tetanus evaluation when necessary.
Sometimes chronic foot conditions can suddenly worsen, requiring immediate attention to prevent further complications. Severe heel pain and plantar fasciitis flare-ups can be debilitating, making it difficult to walk or bear weight. Our urgent care services include immediate pain management strategies, anti-inflammatory treatments, and protective measures to help you manage acute episodes while developing a long-term treatment plan.
Gout attacks in the foot and ankle can cause excruciating pain that develops rapidly. Dr. Hinduja can provide immediate relief through targeted treatments while helping you understand triggers and prevention strategies. We also handle urgent situations related to Achilles tendon pain, particularly when sudden, severe pain develops or when there's concern about potential rupture.
For patients with diabetes, foot complications can escalate quickly and require immediate attention. Our urgent care services include evaluation and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, infections, and other complications that could lead to serious health consequences if left untreated.
While many structural foot problems develop gradually, some situations require urgent intervention. Severely ingrown toenails that have become infected or are causing extreme pain can be addressed immediately through our urgent care services. Dr. Hinduja can provide both temporary relief and definitive treatment to resolve the problem quickly.
Bunions and hammertoe deformities occasionally cause acute pain episodes or complications that require immediate attention. Whether due to inflammation, bursa irritation, or shoe pressure problems, we can provide rapid relief and guidance for ongoing management.
Recognizing when your foot problem requires urgent attention is crucial. Seek immediate care if you experience inability to bear weight or walk normally, visible deformity of the foot or ankle, signs of infection such as redness, warmth, swelling, or drainage, severe pain that isn't responding to over-the-counter treatments, numbness or tingling that persists, or any open wound that won't stop bleeding.
Our urgent care approach emphasizes not just immediate symptom relief, but also proper diagnosis and treatment planning to prevent complications and promote optimal healing. We understand that foot emergencies can be stressful and painful, which is why we prioritize creating a comfortable, supportive environment where you can receive expert care with confidence.
Urgent podiatric care is appropriate for any foot or ankle problem that causes severe pain, prevents normal walking, shows signs of infection, or involves visible injury. This includes traumatic injuries like sprains, fractures, and cuts, sudden severe pain from conditions like gout or plantar fasciitis flare-ups, infected wounds or ingrown nails, diabetic foot complications, and any situation where you're unable to bear weight normally. When in doubt, it's always better to seek professional evaluation promptly rather than risk complications from delayed treatment.
At Proactive Podiatry, we understand that foot emergencies require prompt attention. We make every effort to accommodate urgent care patients the same day whenever possible. When you call with an urgent concern, our staff will assess your situation and work to schedule you as quickly as appropriate for your condition. For true emergencies involving severe trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or signs of serious infection, we recommend seeking immediate emergency room care and then following up with our office for specialized podiatric management.
For your urgent care visit, bring a valid photo ID, your insurance card, a list of current medications including dosages, any relevant medical records or imaging studies if available, and comfortable, loose-fitting shoes that can accommodate swelling or bandaging. If your urgent condition involves an injury, try to recall details about how it occurred, when symptoms started, and what treatments you may have already tried. This information helps Dr. Hinduja provide the most appropriate and effective care for your specific situation.
We make it easy to access urgent podiatric care when you need it most. Simply call our office during business hours to speak directly with our scheduling team, who can assess your situation and arrange same-day or next-available appointment scheduling. We also offer online scheduling through our website for your convenience, allowing you to request urgent appointments even outside normal business hours. We look forward to providing you with the expert foot care you need to get back to feeling your best.