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Ankle & Foot Joint Injury Treatment and Pain Relief
ANKLE SPRAIN
- • Sudden onset of pain following a twisting injury to ankle.
- • Swelling and bruising around ankle especially on the outer aspect.
- • Loss of movements.
- • Sometimes instability or looseness in recurrent cases.
Treatment : Treatment will vary depending on the severity of injury. In most cases rest, bracing, crutches to avoid putting weight on the injury, and medicines are sufficient. In severe cases, Surgery (Arthroscopic Ligament BOSTRUM repair) may be needed to repair the ligaments.
ACHILLES TENDINITIS
- • Pain on the back of heel that worsens with activity.
- • Severe pain the day after exercising.
- • Thickening and swelling of tendon.
- • Bone spur at lower part of tendon at back of heel.
- • Usually seen on both sides.
- • Associated with medical complications like rheumatoid arthritis, hypothyroidism, etc.
Treatment : Usually rest, physical therapy and exercises are sufficient, but sometimes injections or Surgery (Arthroscopic Debridement & Spur excision) is needed.
PLANTAR FASCIITIS
- • Pain on walking difficult and usually worse in the morning, when you take your first steps, and after standing or sitting for a while.
- • Sometimes, associated with other conditions like diabetes, flat foot, hypothyroidism etc.
Treatment : Exercises and physical therapy is usually sufficient. In rare cases Surgery (Surgical release of fascia) is required.
ANKLE IMPINGEMENT/ATHLETES ANKLE
- • Ankle pain that continues long after an ankle sprain.
- • Pain, swelling and tissue thickening are usually felt in front and slightly to the side of the ankle.
- • Pain worsens as the foot is forced up or down and at times associated with clicking sensation.
Treatment : Rest, physical therapy, and bracing are necessary. Severe cases need Surgery (Arthroscopic
Debridement) followed by rehab exercises.
STRESS FRACTURES
- • Intense pain which increases with activity.
- • Chronic pain on physical exertion.
- • Swelling, bruising.
- • Limited mobility.
Treatment : Rest, ice and bracing is sufficient usually, but very rarely Surgery (Fracture Fixation with screw or K-wire) is required.
BUNIONS/HALLUX VALGUS
- • Red, calloused skin on the inside of the big toe.
- • A bony bump.
- • Pain at the joint.
- • Big toe turned toward other toes.
Treatment : Footwear modification, exercises and physical therapy is needed. Surgery (Corrective Bone Surgery) is required for severe cases.