What is a Foot or Ankle Sprain or Fracture?

What is a Foot or Ankle Sprain or Fracture? 

The feet and ankles work together to provide support and mobility to the body. A foot or ankle sprain is a soft tissue injury. Most often, a sprain occurs when an injury pulls, stretches, or tears the ligaments that connect bone to bone. A fracture is actually a break in the bone.

Injuries are the most common causes of foot and ankle sprains and fractures. Many fractures and sprains occur during sports. Football players are particularly vulnerable to foot and ankle sprains and fractures. Basketball players are prone to ankle sprains, and runners may develop stress fractures of the ankle or foot. Gymnasts and dancers may also develop stress fractures.Tripping or stumbling on uneven ground is another common cause of foot and ankle sprains and fractures.

Our podiatrist can determine the extent of the injury and develop a plan of care to get you back in the game (or back to your everyday life) as soon as possible.

If you are experiencing any of the following; increased pain, swelling, bruising, redness, or difficulty walking after an injury, please call to schedule your appointment today!