Sprains, Strains & Fractures
Injury to supporting structures of the foot and ankle.
Possible Ankle Conditions
Information provided for educational purposes only. For diagnosis, individualized treatment, and medical advice please make an appointment to visit our qualified podiatrists. Northwest Foot and Ankle Specialists treats a variety of conditions not limited to what is listed here.
Symptoms
Persistant pain and swelling, following an injury.
Causes
Injury, trauma.
Home Treatments
Ice, elevation, rest, gentle compressions for 48-72 hours, limit activity.
Surgery may be required
When to See a Doctor
If pain or swelling persists more than 72 hour.
Arthritis
Degeneration of joints.
Symptoms
Swelling, pain around the joints in the foot and ankle, usually worse following a day of activity.
Causes
Wear and tear of your joints. It is treatable with medications, including topical medications, proper shoewear, arch support, sometimes injections, and in severe cases surgery.
Home Treatments
Ice 20 minutes twice a day to the area that is painful. Avoiding walking barefoot, wear appropriate arch support and shoewear. Daily walking exercise is encouraged.
Surgery may be required
When to See a Doctor
If the pain persists more than one month.
Peroneal Tendinitis
Overuse injury with inflammation of tendon.
Symptoms
Pain and soreness along the outside of the foot and ankle.
Causes
Overuse injury of the tendon, usually caused by the instability of the ankle.
Home Treatments
Ice 20 minutes twice a day, wear apprioriate supportive shoewear or high top boots. Additionally, can try an ankle brace. Limit walking on irregular terrain.
When to See a Doctor
Pain persists more than one month.