The Connection Between Foot and Knee Pain: What You Need to Know
Most of us think of foot and knee pain as two completely separate issues. While that’s sometimes true, these two types of pain are connected far more often than you may imagine.
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Michigan Foot & Ankle Institute, PC
Michigan Foot & Ankle Institute, PC, is a premier podiatry practice located in Clinton Township, Michigan. Board-certified podiatrists Edmund Kowalchick, DPM, Stacey Miller, DPM, Abbas Baghdadi, DPM and their highly trained team offer the latest advances in comprehensive foot and ankle care, integrating conservative and surgical treatments that preserve patients’ quality of life in a warm, welcoming environment.
The podiatrists at Michigan Foot & Ankle Institute, PC, treat a wide array of acute and chronic foot and ankle conditions. Examples include foot and ankle trauma, diabetic wounds, infections, plantar fasciitis, fractures, hammertoes, and bunions, as well as arthritis, gout, ingrown toenails, flat feet, fungal toenails, athlete's foot, ankle sprains, and other sports injuries like an Achilles rupture.
Michigan Foot & Ankle Institute, PC, podiatrists are board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and fellows of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. They set aside plenty of time to understand and meet patients’ individualized needs and concerns. Following a thorough exam and consultation, the podiatrists offer customized treatment plans that improve function, ease pain, and promote healing.
The practice features the latest in innovative medical treatments, including minimally invasive bunionectomy, foot and ankle surgery, diabetic wound therapy, skin grafting, custom orthotics, and painless treatments for plantar warts and fungal toenails.
Michigan Foot & Ankle Institute, PC, offers better care and superior services at an affordable price. The team offers extended hours to improve accessibility for busy schedules. They work with each patient individually, regardless of their insurance or financial situation.
Schedule an appointment with Michigan Foot & Ankle Institute, PC, by calling the office today.
Michigan Foot and Ankle Institute is pleased to announce that Abbas Baghdadi, D.P.M. has joined our practice.

Michigan Foot and Ankle Institute is pleased to announce that Abbas Baghdadi, D.P.M. has joined our practice.
Dr Bhaghdadi is a native of Dearborn, Michigan, he received his doctorate from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He went on to complete his surgical residency at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Twp., MI with a focus on complex limb salvage and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. He well trained in minimal foot and ankle surgery of the foot and ankle, total ankle replacement, and complex plastic surgery and limb salvage techniques. Abbas was honored to be selected to serve as chief resident during his final year. We are excited to have come aboard as part of the Michigan Foot and Ankle Institute team and look forward to adding his expertise to better serve our community.
















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