Legacy Foot & Ankle: A New Path to Pain-Free Walking

ROCHESTER HILLS — Joe Aoun, D.P.M., a podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon with Legacy Foot & Ankle, said he has always been drawn to the problem-solving side of medicine and found podiatry offered a way to put it into practice.

“For the first seven or eight years, I practiced conventional medicine,” Dr. Aoun said. He began seeing the same frustration: patients in pain who were told their choices were limited—or they should simply live with it. 

“I realized the downtime and aggressive surgery was too much for much of the older population,” he added. “They needed better options.” 

That pushed him toward regenerative options like SoftWave therapy and minimally invasive surgery. Both procedures aim to place less stress on the body, often resulting in less swelling, less post-op discomfort and a quicker return to everyday life.

SoftWave therapy offers a noninvasive option for many soft-tissue problems by using acoustic energy to stimulate blood flow and cellular activity at the site of the injury.   “Rather than masking pain, SoftWave encourages the body to repair itself,” he explained.

Minimally invasive foot surgery uses small incisions and precise techniques to correct structural problems such as bunions, hammertoes and certain arthritic bumps. Unlike traditional procedures that can require general anesthesia, hardware and extended time off your feet, patients are typically able to walk right away in a surgical shoe or boot.

“None of my patients are non-weight-bearing,” Dr. Aoun said. “Many return to work the next day.”

He added that SoftWave can be especially helpful for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon pain and tendonitis, along with other soft-tissue conditions that have not improved with rest, orthotics or footwear changes—and many patients appreciate little interruption to their day.  

Mention this article and receive a free consultation for SoftWave therapy or minimally invasive surgery.

Legacy Foot & Ankle is located at 441 S. Livernois Rd., Suite 260, in Rochester Hills. Call (810) 657-1778 or visit legacyfootcenter.com.