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 every day to help you move with ease, whether you’re walking, running, or simply standing. Because they carry your weight and take on constant stress, injuries are common. At Orthopaedic Associates, our podiatric surgeons specialize in diagnosing and treating all types of foot and ankle conditions. With five locations across Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky, care is always close by. Don’t put off getting help for foot or ankle pain, call our Henderson, Kentucky office or one of our Newburgh or Evansville, Indiana locations, or schedule your 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 podiatric 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.