Sprains & Fractures

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Fax: 267-367-5559

Treatment for Sprains and Fractures

Same-Day Appointments | Online Scheduling | Most Insurance Plans Accepted

Same-Day Appointments
Online Scheduling
Most Insurance Plans Accepted

Foot and Ankle Sprains and Fractures

The ligaments in your foot are what help to stabilize your ankle joint and prevent excess motion. When those ligaments are stretched beyond their normal range of motion and your ankle moves beyond the normal range for the joint, that's when injuries occur.
Your ankle sprains are graded based on the degree and severity of ligament damage. The treatments available from Alyssa Piccillo, DPM, AACFAS, FACFAOM will help alleviate the pain associated with these injuries and get you back to good health quickly. Schedule your appointment online today, or call 267-909-9594. Same-day appointments are available, and evening appointments are available by request.
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Ankle Sprain Grades

  • Grade 1: Partial tear of a ligament 
  • Grade 2: Incomplete tear of a ligament with moderate functional impairment
  • Grade 3: Complete tear and loss of integrity of a ligament

Ankle Sprain Treatments

  • Grade 1 ankle sprain treatments: Rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Limit your physical activity. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can help alleviate pain and reduce swelling
  • Grade 2 ankle sprain treatments: Similar treatment regiment to a grade 1 sprain, with the addition of a supportive device such as an ankle stabilizer or compression dressing
  • Grade 3 ankle sprain treatments: Further immobilization may be necessary in the form of a removable walking boot or below-knee cast, with the addition of crutches to assist with movement
Depending on the severity of your sprain, you may be able to return to normal activity quickly, or you may need to remain in soft cast or removable walking boot with crutches for a period of several weeks.

Foot Sprains and Fractures

A foot sprain most commonly occurs when an injury stretches or tears the ligaments that connect one bone to another, whereas a foot fracture is a break in the bone itself. Fractures and sprains are common results from trauma, including contact sports.

Your treatment options will depend on the extent and severity of your injury. A stress fracture can be treated with rest and immobilization, with the use of crutches and / or a removable walking boot or cast to help keep the area immobilized to aid healing. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to help reduce pain and swelling in the affected areas.

For particularly severe injuries, surgical intervention may be required. See Alyssa Piccillo, DPM, AACFAS, FACFAOM today for a consultation and counseling to determine if surgery is right for you.
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