Conservative Treatment
Treatment can include steroid injections, an ankle brace, a compression sock and anti-inflammatory medication.
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Conditions We Treat
Understand Your Ankle Pain
Explore possible causes, diagnostic methods and treatment options for ankle pain.
01 — Understand
What Can Cause Ankle Pain?
Ankle pain is most commonly caused by trauma such as ankle sprains leading to ligament disruption.
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Explore the possible causes
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Select an option to learn how each concern can affect the ankle.
Trauma & Sprains
Ankle pain is most commonly caused by trauma such as ankle sprains leading to ligament disruption.
Flat Feet & Bunions
Flat feet and bunions can contribute to ankle pain by changing alignment and movement patterns.
Fractures
Fractures are also included among the possible reasons for ankle pain.
Hip & Knee Factors
An altered walking pattern caused by hip and knee problems can contribute to ankle pain.
02 — Identify
How Ankle Pain Is Diagnosed
We use imaging and physical evaluation to better understand what may be happening.
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X-Ray
X-rays may be used to look for a fracture or misalignment.
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Diagnostic ultrasound can help identify the ligaments involved.
Physical Examination
The examination may include palpation to identify soreness and swelling and an evaluation of the ankle’s range of motion.
03 — Treat
Treatment Options
Treatment options include conservative care and regenerative medicine therapies.
Many patients begin to notice change in two to four weeks and may resume activities such as running or pickleball in one to two months, depending on the diagnosis and individual response.
The treatment conversation is ultimately about returning to comfortable movement and everyday activity.
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Discuss Your Ankle Pain
Talk with us about your symptoms and the treatment options we offer.