As weight-bearing joints, your ankles play a crucial role in your ability for movement. When issues in this area arise, one’s quality of life can quickly diminish. Fortunately, at Foot and Ankle Surgeons of New York, our team specializes in treating injuries that affect both the foot and the ankle. Our ankle surgeon can diagnose the issue at hand before determining the best route for treatment. To learn more about the most common ankle injuries, and how our team can help, please consider scheduling with a member of our team.
Common Injuries
Due to their makeup, there are no shortages of injuries that your ankles can sustain. Even the slightest wrong movement can lead to copious amounts of pain and loss of functionality. Most ankle injuries are caused when the joint is forced to move outside its normal range of motion. However, experiencing blunt force trauma directly aimed at the ankle can also lead to problems. Whether it be from playing sports, due to a fall, or other occurrences, below are some of the most common injuries our ankle surgeon can help treat with the help of our podiatry team:
- Ligament sprains.
- Ligament tears.
- Fractures.
- Bone breaks.
- Dislocations.
Symptoms That Point Towards An Ankle Injury
Sometimes our body will experience pain and discomfort even when an injury has not taken place. However, our ankle surgeon wants you to be able to successfully determine when exactly there is a serious issue at hand. Recognizing the problematic symptoms will allow you to seek out treatment before your injury continues to deteriorate. These symptoms could potentially include any of the following:
- Swelling.
- Bruising.
- Hearing or feeling a popping sensation at the time of injury.
- Limited range of motion.
- Intense pain.
- Being unable to bear weight on the affected joints.
How Are Ankle Injuries Treated?
Our ankle surgeon would like to stress that there is no one-size-fits-all option for treating ankle injuries. What goes into treatment will depend on the type of injury that you have sustained, and the severity of the damage. Fortunately, our team has experience offering a wide range of treatment options for ankle injuries, including some of the best surgeons in New York. After the diagnosis has been made, any of the following can be used for treatment:
- A mixture of rest, icing, compression, and elevation.
- Bracing or casting to immobilize the joint.
- Surgery to repair the structural damage that took place.
Contact Our Ankle Surgeon at FAASNY
Living with an ankle injury can quickly begin to cause problems in your everyday life. That is why our team at Foot and Ankle Surgeons of New York will do everything in our power to help correct the issue. When necessary, our ankle surgeon can perform an operation that will help return the needed functionality to your ankle. For more information on our surgical procedures, contact our team today.