Struggling with pain in your ankles can significantly disrupt your independence and enjoyment in life. Problems with your ankle can range in severity from a mild nuisance to a severe condition that requires surgery. When your ankles are screaming for your attention, don't ignore them! When disrupted, the support provided by the foot and ankle complex can lead to severe consequences if not promptly treated. Here at Thurber & Thurber Podiatric Medicine & Foot Surgery, we treat all conditions of the foot and ankle. If you have ankle pain in Horseheads, Waverly, and Elmira, NY, our team of skilled podiatrists is here for you.
What Conditions of the Ankle Do You Treat?
Several conditions can arise in your ankles that require professional care. Aside from a severe injury, surgery can usually be avoided if your ailment receives prompt treatment. However, not promptly addressing these issues will allow them to progress and worsen. Ankle pain can result from the following conditions:
- Tendon and ligament tears
- Heel pain
- Fractures of the ankle
- Ankle sprains
- Arthritis
- Trauma to the ankle
- Infection of soft tissue
- Physical deformities of the ankle caused by congenital birth defects
The list above is not exhaustive of all conditions that cause ankle pain treated in Horseheads, Waverly, and Elmira, NY by our team of podiatrists.
What Treatments Do You Provide?
Our podiatrists make recommendations for your ankle pain based on your unique situation. A one-size-fits-all approach to treating ankle pain does not exist. The best treatment strategy will depend on the severity of your condition or injury, your overall health, and your goals. Less invasive treatments that do not involve surgical intervention are always preferred. But surgery may be a necessity and recommended by your podiatrist if they determine that surgery is the only option to fix the problem and that it will not respond to conservative measures.
Some non-surgical, conservative treatments for different forms of ankle pain include:
- Physical therapy is intended for the targeted stretching and strengthening of muscles and other structures which support the ankle
- Steroid injections
- Pain and anti-inflammatory medication
- Braces and splints
- Custom foot orthotics
Podiatrists should not only be seen when a problem with your foot or ankle arises. Getting regular checkups of the health of your feet to ensure optimal functioning is wise to hopefully prevent a serious issue from arising.
Contact Us for More Information
Schedule a consultation with one of our podiatrists at Thurber & Thurber Podiatric Medicine & Foot Surgery. If you are having ankle pain in Horseheads, Waverly, and Elmira, NY, waste no time in getting it checked! You can reach us by calling our Horsehead location at (607) 739-8318, our Waverly office at (607) 565-8128, or our Elmira location at (607) 734-4582.