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- Family Foot Center
Least Invasive, Most Effective, First
We start with the least invasive treatment that’s likely to work, and we tell you clearly what comes next if it isn’t enough. That means a real diagnosis before a treatment plan, and conservative care like orthotics, physical therapy, and activity changes first, because for many conditions it works.
Every patient should get that explanation in the language they’re most comfortable with. Dr. Andrea Aedo is fluent in Spanish, and our team can help Spanish-speaking patients.
- Family Foot Center
How It Works
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Real diagnosis
We identify what’s actually causing your symptoms before recommending any treatment, using a hands-on exam and diagnostic testing where appropriate.
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Conservative care first
For many conditions, options like orthotics, physical therapy, footwear changes, and activity modification are genuinely effective, so we start there.
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Regenerative medicine and advanced non-surgical technologies
When conservative care isn’t enough, this is our next step, not surgery.
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An honest surgical conversation, when it's warranted
If surgery genuinely is the right answer for your condition, we tell you plainly and explain why, rather than delaying that conversation or defaulting to it too early.
- Family Foot Center
Modern, Not Old-Fashioned
Starting with conservative care doesn’t mean starting slow. When basic care isn’t enough, we move to regenerative treatments like SoftWave and Remy Laser before surgery ever comes up. You can see how this works for two of the problems we treat most on our Heel Pain and Neuropathy pages.
- FAQ’s
Frequently asked questions
1How long do you try conservative treatment before changing course?
It depends on the condition and how you respond to treatment. In general, we set expectations upfront about what improvement should look like and by when, so it’s clear if a treatment isn’t working.
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Why do you start with conservative treatment instead of the newest technology?
Because for many foot and ankle conditions, conservative options are genuinely effective, and they carry less risk, cost, and downtime than more invasive approaches. Starting conservative is a clinical decision based on what works, not a cost-saving shortcut or an outdated habit.