The foot and ankle service at Rush provides care for patients with sports injuries and work-related problems, as well as those with foot disorders caused by arthritis, diabetes and other conditions. Patient services and areas of research include adult reconstruction, rheumatoid arthritis, industrial injuries, sports medicine, diabetes and biomechanics. The program offers the most current methods of diagnosis and treatment. When surgery is necessary, it is usually available on an outpatient basis.

George Holmes, MD, is head of the foot and ankle program at Rush. Dr. Holmes is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon who has been a medical consultant to national sporting teams and dance troupes. Simon Lee, MD, also offers foot and ankle surgery at Rush.