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
Move through the causes, diagnostic methods and treatment options described by the practice.
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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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 are among the reasons for ankle pain listed on the current practice page.
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
The practice uses 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
The current practice page describes both conservative treatment and regenerative medicine therapies.
The practice states that most people begin to see positive change in two to four weeks and resume normal activity such as running or pickleball pain-free in one to two months.
The treatment conversation is ultimately about returning to comfortable movement and everyday activity.
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Discuss Your Ankle Pain
Talk with the team about your symptoms and the treatment options available at the practice.