Foot and Ankle Surgery - Podiatrist in Bethesda, MD and Springfield, VA br br Dr. Paul Ross discusses Foot and Ankle Surgery. br br br Foot and ankle problems usually fall into the following categories: br • Acquired from improper footwear, physical stress, or small mechanical changes within the foot. br • Arthritic foot problems, which typically involve one or more joints. br • Congenital foot problems, which occur at birth and are generally inherited. br • Infectious foot problems, which are caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal problems. br • Neoplastic disorders, also known as tumors, which are the result of abnormal growth of tissue anywhere on the foot and may be benign or malignant. br • Traumatic foot problems, which are associated with foot and ankle injuries, such as fractures.