Foot & Ankle Injuries Specialist
Orthopaedic Associates, Inc
Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & Joint Replacement Specialists located in Evansville, IN, Newburgh, IN, & Henderson, KY
Your feet and ankles work together so you can stand, walk, run, and jump. Given the use and stress your feet and ankles endure on a daily basis, injuries are common. Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, with five locations throughout Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky, specializes in diagnosing and treating foot and ankle injuries. Don’t ignore your foot or ankle pain; call the office in Henderson, Kentucky, or one of the offices in Newburgh or Evansville, Indiana, or schedule an appointment online today.
Foot & Ankle Injuries Q & A
What causes foot and ankle injuries?
You may develop a foot or ankle injury from any number of causes. Sports injuries are a common cause of traumatic foot and ankle injuries, like fractures and sprains. A slip and fall may also cause a sprained ankle or a broken toe.
Foot and ankle injuries may also develop from overuse or the general wear-and-tear that occurs over time. You may also injure your feet or ankles if you wear poor-fitting shoes or spend a lot of time walking or standing on hard surfaces.
No matter the cause of your injury, Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, can provide the care you need. The practice also provides workers’ compensation care, managing foot or ankle injuries that happen at work.
What are the types of foot and ankle injuries?
There are many types of foot and ankle injuries. Common injuries treated at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, include:
- Ankle sprains
- Fractures
- Achilles tendonitis
- Achilles tendon tear
- Plantar fasciitis
- Neuropathy (nerve damage)
- Tendonitis
- Contusions
- Muscle strains
Though not a foot or ankle injury, Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, also treats foot deformities like bunions and hammertoes.
How are foot and ankle injuries diagnosed?
Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, conducts comprehensive examinations when you come in with concerns about a foot or ankle injury. Your provider asks detailed questions about your injury, including how it happened and the type of symptoms you have.
They examine your feet and ankles and use their on-site diagnostic services to evaluate your injury and determine your diagnosis. These services may include digital X-rays, orthopaedic ultrasonography, or an MRI.
How are foot and ankle injuries treated?
Your provider at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, creates a personalized treatment plan based on your diagnosis, the severity of symptoms, your usual activities, and your medical history.
Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, takes a conservative approach to care, and your plan may initially include medical treatments such as:
- Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
- Activity modification
- Splint or brace
- Casting
- On-site physical therapy
- Orthotics
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Joint injections
When surgery is needed, Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, provides the expert care you need. The board-certified surgeons perform all types of foot and ankle surgeries, including joint replacement, tendon repair, and bunion correction.
Foot and ankle injuries make it hard to go about your daily routine. To get expert care for your injury, call Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, today or schedule an appointment online.