Foot & Ankle
At one time or another, everyone has had a minor toe, foot, or ankle injury that caused pain or swelling. Most of the time our body movements do not cause problems, but it’s not surprising that symptoms develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury
Toe, foot, or ankle injuries most commonly occur during:
- Sports or recreational activities.
- Work-related tasks.
- Work or projects around the home.
In children, most toe, foot, or ankle injuries occur during sports, play, or falls. The risk for injury is higher in sports with jumping, such as basketball, or sports with quick direction change, such as soccer or football. Any bone injury near a joint may injure the growth plate(physis) in a child and needs to be evaluated.
Certain athletes, such as dancers, gymnasts, or soccer or basketball players, have an increased risk of toe, foot, or ankle injuries.
Older adults are at higher risk for injuries and fractures because they lose muscle mass and bone strength (osteopenia) as they age. They also have more problems with vision and balance, which increases their risk of injury.
Most minor injuries will heal on their own, and home treatment is usually all that is needed to relieve your symptoms and promote healing.
Why Hyderabad MultiSpeciality Hospital
As how spine is considered as the body’s framework, our feet and ankles acts as its base. Over 50 bones & joints combine to stabilize our body when in rest or at motion. Any injury or disease to a foot, ankle or toe, can throw life off balance. Thus, it is essential to be cautious about feet & anklesinjuries or disease.
Our specialized orthopedic surgeons understand the intricate nature of foot & ankle, and provide the precise treatment. The Ortho specialists at Hyderabad MultiSpeciality Hospital Malakpet use diagnostic imaging to develop an accurate evaluation of patient’s health while targeting specific treatment options that meet individual’s needs.
Most Common Foot & Ankle Problems?
Ankle Conditions:
- Achilles tendinitis & tendinosis
- Sprained ankle
- Broken ankle
- High ankle sprain
- Osteochondral lesion
- Osteoarthritis
- Chronic lateral ankle pain
- Ligament tear
Foot Conditions:
- Diabetic foot
- Lisfranc injury
- Flat feet
- Metatarsalgia foot pain
- Broken heel bone (calcaneus)
- Stress fracture
- Heel pain
- Plantar fibroma and fibromatosis
- Plantar fasciitis
HHM Treats Foot & Ankle Conditions With Care
The treatment will not be same for all Foot & Ankle Conditions. Our Orthopedic specialists analyze all the symptoms, and perform an advanced diagnosis, in order to determine a precise treatment plan.
Procedures used to treat foot & ankle conditions:
- Ankle fusion
- Arthroscopic or minimally invasive ankle surgery
- Lateral ankle ligament reconstruction
- Ankle joint replacement
- Ankle fixation
- Tightrope fixation
- Debridement of Achilles tendon
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)
- Achilles Suture Bridge
- Planter fascia release
Home remedies to treat foot & ankle conditions
- Break from sports and other activities that could strain the injury
- Keep your feet in elevated position as this allows blood to move away from the area, which aids in reducing the inflammation.
- Applying ice pack to affected area to reduce swelling & lower the pain.
- Add a bit of Epsom salt in warm water, either during bath or for soaking the injured foot, as this helps to reduce minor aches & pain in feet and ankles.
- Wear a proper footwear, because shoes with improper support can deteriorate the injury.
