The Twisted Ankle

Have you stepped off the sidewalk the wrong way or rolled your foot while wearing very tall shoes? It is possible that you may have stretched or torn some ligaments in your ankle. A sprained ankle can be a very painful condition that can result in a great deal of pain that can be very uncomfortable.  With spring here and summer fast approaching, this is an injury that is very common both on the field and on your dangerous sidewalks.

Ankle sprains can vary in their severity from a day of pain to a broken ankle. There is such a great amount of variability in the presentation that it is really important that you have your ankle checked out. There are so many times that people come in weeks to months after the event and they are still having pain, only to find out that they broke their ankle, tore a ligament or tore a tendon. In these circumstances, the healing process is now a much greater problem.

Treatment for an ankle sprain can range from resting, icing and elevation to needing to have surgery for a broken bone. In order to determine the type of treatment that is going to work for you, you need to have a thorough examination and x-rays taken of your foot and ankle. Once a podiatrist has seen you, they will be able to tell you how your ankle can best be treated to get you relief from your injury. This process can be a short one or it can take months.

So, if you or someone you know has injured their ankle and it is causing them a great deal of pain, you should seek help from your podiatrist. If you live in the Bradford or Burlington, Massachusetts area, Dr. Wachtel would be more than happy to see you and help treat your ankle. We are also happy to announce our Methuen and North Andover offices located at 451 Andover St. Suite 300, North Andover MA 01845 and 87 Jackson St, Methuen, MA 01835.