How your podiatrist in Horseheads, Waverly, and Elmira, NY can help with ankle pain
When you have ankle pain, it can dramatically affect your ability to stay active and get through your day. Fortunately, your podiatrist is an expert at diagnosis and treatment of ankle pain and can help you get back on your feet.
The podiatrists at Thurber & Thurber Podiatric Medicine & Foot Surgery provide a wide range of foot and ankle services, including treatment for ankle pain. They have several convenient office locations in Horseheads, Waverly, and Elmira, NY, to help you.
Ankle pain can be caused by a few factors, including:
- An ankle sprain
- A fractured ankle
- A torn tendon or ligament
- Inflammation of your ankle joint
- Arthritis in your ankle joint
- A nerve injury involving your ankle
If your ankle pain isn’t resolved with home treatments, it’s time to visit your podiatrist. You should see your podiatrist if:
- You have intense, recurring pain on the outside of your ankle
- You experience ankle instability especially when walking on an uneven surface
- You notice chronic swelling and stiffness in your ankle
- You experience recurring ankle sprains
Your podiatrist will perform a comprehensive examination of your ankle which may involve imaging studies and other tests. After your podiatrist determines what is causing your ankle pain, your podiatrist may recommend:
- Prescription strength anti-inflammatory medication to reduce ankle swelling
- Physical therapy and stretching to increase range of motion and flexibility
- Steroid medications to reduce swelling and pain
- Walking casts or ankle braces for added support so you can stay mobile
For severe ankle pain involving torn ligaments, tendons, or fractured bones, ankle surgery may be necessary. Your podiatrist can discuss this option with you.
To find out more about the causes and treatments for ankle pain and when you should see the podiatrist, call the podiatrists at Thurber & Thurber Podiatric Medicine & Foot Surgery. You can reach them in Elmira, NY, by calling (607) 734-4582, Horseheads, NY, at (607) 739-8318, or in Waverly, NY, by calling (607) 565-8128, so call now.