Foot & Ankle Injury
SPORTS MEDICINE FOOT & ANKLE SURGEON, PAIN SPECIALIST IN ROSEDALE & QUEENS, NY
Sports Foot & Ankle Injuries
Don’t Let Foot or Ankle Pain Hold You Back From The Activities You Love.
Whether you suffer an injury from simply tripping on the stairs, stepping on a foreign object while barefoot or from playing your favorite sports activity our Foot and Ankle Surgeon can help. Advance Foot & Ankle Solutions knows just how important it is for athletes to get specialized care and treatment when it comes to the health of their feet and ankles.
Common foot or ankle injuries that Advance Foot & Ankle Solutions treat include:
Hallux rigidus or “turf toe”
Morton’s neuroma
Running foot or ankle injuries
Ankle sprains
Gait abnormalities
Balance issues and biomechanics
Ingrown toenails
Lumps & bumps (warts, calluses, and blisters)
Advance Foot & Ankle Solutions provides you with a customized treatment plan for your foot or ankle injury.
Don’t let a foot or ankle injury slow you down! Contact Advance Foot & Ankle Solutions for a comprehensive evaluation.
ANKLE SPRAIN
Ankle sprains are an extremely common injury. They involve possible joint damage resulting in swelling, instability and pain, to more severe damage, such as torn ligaments, bruised cartilage and broken bones. Immediate treatment includes rest, ice, compression and anti-inflammatories.
Unfortunately of untreated sprained ankles result in prolonged symptoms. These can include chronic pain or ankle instability, that makes a person prone to repetitive injury later in life and arthritic changes.
Our Foot & Ankle Doctor utilizes cutting edge technology to determine if there is a fracture, dislocation or torn ligaments. If you've sprained your ankle or have a history of ankle sprains, early evaluation and aggressive treatment is the best way to avoid chronic pain, instability and arthritis of the involved joints. Schedule a consultation with Advance Foot & Ankle Solutions and find pain relief.
Tendon Injury
Achilles tendinitis is a medical condition that causes pain along the back of the leg near the heel. This happens when the Achilles tendon is constantly abused. This condition is common among athletes and middle age people who are actively engaged in sport activities.
The Achilles tendon is a band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. It allows a person to extend the foot and point the toes to the floor. This is also the thickest, longest and strongest tendon of the body.
Generally, tendons such as the Achilles tendon do not heal rapidly or completely. A lifestyle change is sometimes needed to prevent the recurrence of Achilles tendinitis. The aim in treating Achilles tendinitis is to relieve the pain and reduce the swelling.
Tendon Injury Treatment includes:
Resting the leg
Cold compression therapy
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication
Physical therapy
Heel lift
Using of a brace or cast to keep the heel and tendon still
When is surgery needed? Surgery may be needed if the symptoms do not improve. Our Foot & Ankle Surgeon will assess the severity of the condition and select the best procedure to repair the Achilles tendon. Schedule a consultation with Advance Foot & Ankle Solutions and learn more about all of your treatment options.
Foot & Ankle Fractures
A broken bone is also known as a fracture. There is a common misconception that a broken bone is worse than a fracture. In reality they are the same. There are many different types of fractures or breaks.
A bone can be broken and the fragments can be out of position. We call this a displaced fracture. Conversely, if they are in good alignment it's called a non-displaced fracture. If a bone is broken and you can barely see it on an x-ray, it is a hairline fracture. Finally, if a bone is broken and one of the fragments has punctured the skin, we call this an open or compound fracture. Since open fractures can easily become infected immediate surgical management is required.
Broken bones are usually splinted initially to prevent bone movement and further damage to the soft tissues that surround them. If the fracture is displaced it may need to be set. In certain fractures, setting them can be difficult. In these types of fractures, surgery is also indicated. This will provide the best opportunity for healing.
Even though all of this sounds very scary, most fractures can be managed in a cast without going to the OR. Even simple fractures of the toes respond very well to this treatment. And yes, we do put casts on toes. Not the plaster or fiberglass most people think of. Instead, we use a mesh tape which holds the toe in place.
If you have sustained an injury to the foot or ankle please call Advance Foot & Ankle Solutions will make every attempt to see you ASAP, usually the day you call.