CONDITIONS WE TREAT:
- Heel & Arch Pain
- Arthritis & Bone Spurs
- Diabetic Care
- Children's Injuries
- Geriatric Care
- Dermatology
- Dermatitis
- Arterial & Venous Conditions
- Ingrown Nails
- Puncture Wounds
- Advanced Wound Care
- Skin Grafting
- Soft Tissue Masses
- Lumps and Bumps
- Nerve Conditions
- Neuropathy
- Shin Splints
- Pronation
- Supination
- Toenail Conditions
- Psoriasis
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- Lacerations
- Gout
- Infections
- Metatarsalgia
- Congenital Deformities
- Hammer Toes
- Corns
- Callouses
- Pump Bump
- Hagland's Deformity
- Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
- Pre-dislocation Syndrome
- Hallux Limitus
- Hallux Rigidus
- Fibromatosis
- Sesamoiditis
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Sports Medicine
- Sport Injuries
- Sprains & Strains
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Stress Fractures
- Turf Toe
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Injuries
- Fractures
- Trauma
- Bunion
- Tailor's Bunion
- Short Metatarsal
- High Arched Feet
- Flat Feet
- Hammer Toes
- Burns
- Congenital Defects
- Neuromas
- Skin Lesions
- Joint Implants
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Degenerative Arthritis
- Tumors
- Tendon Repair
- Scars
- Contractures
PARTIAL LIST OF TREATMENTS
- Reconstruction of Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Distraction for DJD/Trauma
- Ankle Fusion
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Big Toe Distraction for DJD
- Bunion Repair
- Cavus Reconstruction
- Custom-made Orthotics & Braces
- Charcot Reconstruction
- Deformity Correction
- Cryopen
- Diabetic Surgeries
- Electrical Stimulation
- External Fixation
- Flatfoot Reconstruction
- Fracture Repair
- Hammertoe Correction
- Ilizarov Frame
- Iontophoresis
- Joint Preservation
- Joint Fusion
- Ligament Repair
- Metatarsal Lengthening
- Mini-External Fixation
- Neuropathy Treatment
- Neuroma Surgery
- Non-Surgical Fracture Healing
- Physical Therapy
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Shock Wave Therapy (ESTW)
- Tendon Repair & Transfer
- Triple Arthrodesis
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Heel Spur Surgery (Endoscopic & Open)
Chronic lateral ankle pain is recurring or chronic pain on the outside part of the ankle that often develops after an injury such as a sprained ankle.
Signs and symptoms include:
- Ankle instability.
- Difficulty walking on uneven ground or in high heels.
- Pain, sometimes intense, on the outer side of the ankle.
- Repeated ankle sprains.
- Stiffness.
- Swelling.
- Tenderness.
Although ankle sprains are the most common cause of chronic lateral ankle pain, other causes may include:
- A fracture in one of the bones that make up the ankle joint.
- Arthritis of the ankle joint.
- Inflammation of the joint lining.
- Injury to the nerves that pass through the ankle. In this case, the nerves become stretched, torn, injured by a direct blow, or pinched under pressure.
- Scar tissue in the ankle after a sprain. The scar tissue takes up space in the joint, putting pressure on the ligaments.
- Torn or inflamed tendon.
Treatments for chronic lateral ankle pain include:
- Over the counter or prescription anti-inflammatory medications to reduce swelling. Note: Please consult your physician before taking any medications.
- Physical therapy, including tilt-board exercises that focus on strengthening the muscles, restoring range of motion, and increasing your perception of joint position.
- Ankle braces or other supports.
- Steroid medication.
- Immobilization to allow the bone to heal (in cases of fractures).