Keeping you active and on your feet-that's our first priority at Pawleys Podiatry, your qualified podiatrist in Pawleys Island. The first step to healthy feet and improved foot function begins with a visit to your expert Pawleys Island podiatrist.
From the slightest foot discomfort to unbearable pain, foot problems are not something to be ignored. Pawleys Podiatry is here to help identify the source of your pain and recommend the best treatment plan for the best possible outcome. We treat many conditions of the foot and ankle which you can learn more about on our services page.
Our website is designed with the belief that the more you understand about your foot health, the better we are able to serve you and your feet. As you navigate the site's pages, you will find valuable information about our practice, including hours of operation, directions to our Pawleys Island office, payment policies, staff bios and more. We hope that you will consult these pages whenever you have a question or concern about your foot and ankle health.
We strive to improve your foot health by utilizing the latest treatment techniques and procedures. Walk into our office, and walk out with an improved foot health. Our Pawleys Island podiatrist look forward to caring for you!
"Love Dr. Sprinkle! Everyone at Pawleys Podiatry is caring and professional. Highly recommend this doctor!"
Kathy M.
"Dr. Sprinkle and his staff are wonderful!!!!! Had a procedure done on my big toe. He was so gentle and keep me laughing most of the time. What an excellent doctor!!!!!!!"
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"Dr. Sprinkle is the best. Treats me and my husband like family! He saved me from a life of suffering with Plantar Fasciitis. God bless you!"
Amy J.
"Dr. Sprinkle and his staff are wonderful!!! I had an ingrown infected big toe and he took care of it. While he was doing the procedure, he had me laughing and at ease. Just AWESOME!!!!"
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"The wait time is very short and the office very clean. I was given very proficient and gentle care by Dr Sprinkle and his staff. I couldn't have been treated better anywhere."
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Meet Our Doctor
RalphSprinkle
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Dr Ralph Sprinkle is passionate about foot health and has been serving patients along the Grand Strand for more than 25 years. He recently consolidated his Georgetown and Murrells inlet offices into a new, centrally located office in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.
Custom orthotics are medical devices prescribed by a foot and ankle surgeon. These shoe inserts, which support and align the foot and lower extremities, are formed by making a plaster mold of the foot.
Additional valuable information:Pediatric FlatfootHeel PainPTTDFlexible Flatfoot ...
The foot contains 26 bones and more than 30 joints. Many people experience pain involving one or more of these joints. The pain may be accompanied by swelling, tenderness, stiffness, redness, bruising, and/or increased warmth over the affected joints.
Joint pain may be caused by trauma, infection, inflammation, ...
How Does a Bone Heal?
All broken bones go through the same healing process. This is true whether a bone has been cut as part of a surgical procedure or fractured through an injury.
The bone healing process has three overlapping stages: inflammation, bone production, and bone remodeling.
Inflammation ...
Synovitis is inflammation of the tissues that line a joint. It is commonly associated with specific diseases such as arthritis or gout, but may also be the result of overuse or trauma. Symptoms of synovitis may include redness, swelling, warmth, and pain with joint motion.Evaluation by a foot and ankle ...
What Is a Neuroma?A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body. The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton’s neuroma, which occurs between the third and fourth toes. It is sometimes referred to as an intermetatarsal neuroma. “Intermetatarsal” describes ...
What is the Calcaneus? The calcaneus, also called the heel bone, is a large bone that forms the foundation of the rear part of the foot. The calcaneus connects with the talus and cuboid bones. The connection between the talus and calcaneus forms the subtalar joint. This joint is important for normal ...
Frostbite occurs when a body part is exposed to extreme cold. If conditions are cold enough for the water within the tissues to freeze and form ice crystals, cell death can occur. The feet, hands, ears and nose are particularly prone to frostbite due to their location away from the body’s core. Mild ...
Brachymetatarsia is a condition in which one of the bones in the front of the foot is significantly shorter than the others. Although it may affect any of the five metatarsals, it most commonly affects the fourth metatarsal. Looking at the foot, it might appear that the fourth toe itself is shorter than ...
What Is Acute Inflammation?
Inflammation is the body’s normal protective response to an injury, irritation, or surgery. This natural “defense” process brings increased blood flow to the area, resulting in an accumulation of fluid. As the body mounts this protective response, the symptoms of inflammation ...
Ulcers, which are open sores in the skin, occur when the outer layers of the skin are injured and the deeper tissues become exposed. They can be caused by excess pressure due to ill-fitting shoes, long periods in bed, or after an injury that breaks the skin. Ulcers are commonly seen in patients who have ...
