Ankle & Foot Trauma

What causes ankle and foot trauma?

Ankle and foot trauma describes any injury to the ligaments, muscles, tendons, or bones that make up the foot or ankle joint.

Trauma can occur from unexpected injuries like a misstep or a fall. Children and adults are also susceptible to ankle and foot trauma if they play sports or experience a car accident.

Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists provide comprehensive care for trauma-related ankle and foot conditions, including:

• Fractures
• Tendon tears
• Muscle sprains
• Ligament strains
• Joint dislocations

The experienced podiatry team can also address stress fractures that develop in the foot or ankle due to age-related joint changes, arthritis, and overuse injuries. They offer advanced technologies in-office to provide a fast and accurate diagnosis.

When should I seek medical attention for ankle and foot trauma?

Pain and swelling are hallmark symptoms of foot and ankle trauma. These symptoms can occur immediately after a foot or ankle injury or several days later.

Schedule an evaluation at Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists if you experience a fall, car accident, or other traumatic event. Even minor ankle or foot injuries can progressively worsen without prompt medical care.

Other symptoms that may require medical attention include:

• Bruising
• Bleeding
• Limited range of motion
• Inability to put weight on the foot or ankle

The podiatry team uses X-rays and other imaging devices to evaluate the structures in your foot or ankle. They create a treatment plan based on the type of injury you have and its severity.

How is ankle and foot trauma treated?

Minor ankle and foot injuries from trauma can heal efficiently with activity modification, ice therapy, and elevation of the affected leg. The physicians at Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists can also recommend anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications to support your recovery.

If your condition is more serious, you might be a candidate for treatments like:

• Bracing
• Physical therapy
• Custom orthotics
• Corticosteroid injections

Fractures and soft tissue tears may require surgery. The team specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including ankle arthroscopy, foot and ankle deformity correction, and other advanced surgeries.

The team also provides customized wound care services to address punctures, cuts, and other open wounds that trauma causes.

Call Restore Foot & Ankle Specialists today to schedule a foot and ankle trauma evaluation, or book an appointment online.