Arthritis is an inflammation of one or more of your joints. Arthritis can be painful and feel like stiffness and diminished mobility. Arthritis is very common in the foot and ankle and there are more than 100 forms affecting the area. There are many treatment options available to slow the progress of the disease and relieve symptoms. If you’ve experienced trauma to the foot and ankle, are over the age of 50, or experience pain and difficulty when walking, jumping, or begin moving in the day, call and make an appointment with a Santa Fe Podiatrist today.