Ankle Injuries

Ankle Injury Treatments

Since 1981 | Insurance Accepted

Since 1981
Insurance Accepted

Get Effective Care of Fractures, Sprains, & More

Advanced Foot & Ankle Clinic is your local resource for experienced, effective treatments of injuries to your ankle.

We draw on more than 37 years of experience in caring for ankle fractures, ankle sprains, and peroneal tendon dysfunction.

The following information is taken from PodiatryNetwork.com.
Ankle fracture

Don't Ignore Pain in Your Ankle

Any number of incidents, including a fall, an accident, or a hard blow, can fracture or break one or more of the bones in your ankle.
  • Spiral fractures may follow twisting injuries
  • Straight breaks can pull bone away from bone
  • Crushed bone can follow a bad fall or heavy blow
Even if you are able to walk on the ankle despite the pain, you should see one of our physicians for a thorough examination.
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Ankle fracture

What to Expect During Your Ankle Injury Visit

Our physicians will examine your ankle, foot, and lower leg, looking for swelling and any bones that may have been displaced. We also will check to see if your ankle joint still moves.

X-rays may be needed to show the kind of break you have suffered, its exact location, and the extent of damage. In some cases, a fracture will be encased in a cast to hold the bones in place while they heal.

Typically, a cast is worn for 4 to 8 weeks. In less severe fractures, you may wear a walking boot, brace, or splint.
Healing Process

Bone Realignment Augments the Healing Process

If the break in your ankle is clean and involves little damage to your soft tissue, our doctor may perform a closed reduction - that is, without incisions. You may be given a light anesthetic to relax your muscles, after which your doctor will manipulate the bone into place.

If your break results in bone sticking out through the skin, badly misaligned bone sections, or severe tissue injury, our doctor will perform an open reduction involving one or more incisions.

A general anesthetic may be used as the doctor realigns bones, repairs soft tissue, and possibly uses screws or plates to hold the bone in place while it heals.
Ankle

Take Time to Let Your Ankle Fully Heal

Once we've addressed your ankle injury, we'll help you throughout the healing process and make several recommendations.
  • Limit foot use
  • Take medications
  • Elevate your foot whenever possible
As you become more active, there will be some swelling and stiffness. We may prescribe physical therapy or home exercise, as well as ankle support.
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South Office:
405-692-7114

North Office:
405-751-6152
Advanced Foot & Ankle Clinic
1126 SW 89th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73139
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13301 North Meridian Suite 701
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
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