Foot & Ankle

CoxHealth has foot and ankle specialists at locations across the Ozarks, including Springfield, Branson, Monett, and Barton County. Use our provider finder tool to find a foot and ankle specialist near you and schedule a visit.

Look for a team with experience treating a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, from sports injuries to diabetic foot care. CoxHealth's foot and ankle specialists offer care for pediatric, neurological, diabetic, geriatric, and sports-related needs, backed by advanced technology and a full range of treatment options.

Yes. For urgent foot and ankle injuries, CoxHealth's urgent care and emergency locations across the region can help. Use our On My Way tool to secure your spot. For ongoing or specialized foot and ankle care, our orthopedic team can build a treatment plan around your needs. 

Most health insurance plans cover physical therapy services. Coverage for pedorthic services varies greatly. We can help you determine the services and financial coverage you have. Our case manager can help you with transportation and/or financial concerns.

Prices vary depending on the style and purpose. Typically, the cost is between $250 - $350. This includes a complete initial evaluation, product fabrication, fitting, and adjustments during a follow-up period.

Please bring the shoes you wear most often while you're walking or standing, so our clinician can get an accurate assessment. If you're having orthotics made, it helps if we have the shoe during the fabrication process. This helps us get the best fit and generally shortens the fitting process.

If you're a Medicare beneficiary and you're being treated by a doctor for diabetes, you may be eligible to receive the benefits of the TSB: compensation toward one pair of diabetic-approved footwear per calendar year and/or three pairs of diabetic-approved shoe inserts. The bill is designed to reduce wounds and amputations in diabetes patients.

Qualification is based on the severity of your diabetes. Ask your physician if you qualify. To be eligible, the physician treating your diabetes is required to complete and sign a "Statement of Certification."

These tips are adapted from guidance provided by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, the National Shoe Retailers Association, and the Pedorthic Footwear Association:

1. Shoe sizes vary between brands and styles, so don't select shoes by the size marked inside. Judge the fit on your foot instead.
2. Choose a shoe that matches the natural shape of your foot.
3. Have your feet measured regularly. Foot size can change as you get older.
4. Have both feet measured. Most people have one foot that's larger than the other, so fit your shoes to the larger foot.
5. Shop for shoes at the end of the day, when your feet are at their largest.
6. Stand up during the fitting and check that there's three-eighths to one-half inch of space between your longest toe and the end of the shoe.
7. Make sure the ball of your foot fits comfortably in the widest part of the shoe.
8. Don't buy shoes that feel too tight, expecting them to stretch to fit.
9. Your heel should fit snugly in the shoe with very little slipping.
10. Walk around in the shoes to make sure they fit and feel right. Fashionable shoes can be comfortable too.