Our Foot & Ankle Doctors Specialize In Treating Sports Injuries in Patchogue, NY
TENDINITIS | TENDON INJURY
Achilles tendonitis: is a medical condition that causes pain along the back of the leg near the heel. This happens when the Achilles tendon is constantly abused. This condition is common among athletes and middle age people who are actively engaged in sport activities.
The Achilles tendon is a band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. This is also the thickest, longest and strongest tendon of the body. There are many other tendons in the foot that may be overused/injured and cause pain.
TREATMENT FOR TENDONITIS
Resting the leg, Cold compression therapy
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication
Physical therapy
Heel lift
Using of a brace or cast to keep the heel and tendon still
PRP injections
Surgery may be needed if the symptoms do not improve. Our Podiatrists will assess the severity of the condition and select the best procedure to repair the Achilles tendon. Please schedule an appointment with Houslanger & Kassnove Podiatrists and learn all your treatment options.
SPRAIN ANKLE
Ankle sprains are an extremely common injury. They involve possible joint damage resulting in swelling, instability and pain, to more severe damage, such as torn ligaments, bruised cartilage and broken bones. Immediate treatment includes rest, ice, compression and anti-inflammatories. Unfortunately of untreated sprained ankles result in prolonged symptoms. These can include chronic pain or ankle instability including ankle arthritis, that makes a person prone to repetitive injury later in life.
Our Foot & Ankle Doctors utilizes cutting edge technology to determine if there is a fracture, dislocation or torn ligaments. If you've sprained your ankle or have a history of ankle sprains, early evaluation and aggressive treatment is the best way to avoid chronic pain, instability and arthritis of the involved joints.
Please schedule an appointment with Houslanger & Kassnove Podiatrists and learn all your treatment options.
FOOT & ANKLE FRACTURES
A broken bone is also known as a fracture. There is a common misconception that a broken bone is worse than a fracture. In reality they are the same. There are many different types of fractures or breaks.
A bone can be broken and the fragments can be out of position. We call this a displaced fracture. Conversely, if they are in good alignment it's called a non-displaced fracture. If a bone is broken and you can barely see it on an x-ray, it is a hairline fracture. Finally, if a bone is broken and one of the fragments has punctured the skin, we call this an open or compound fracture. Since open fractures can easily become infected immediate surgical management is required.
Broken bones are usually splinted initially to prevent bone movement and further damage to the soft tissues that surround them. If the fracture is displaced it may need to be put back into place. When they cannot be put back into place, the fractures are usually severe enough to necessitate surgery. This will provide the best opportunity for healing. Even though all of this sounds very scary, most fractures can be managed without going to the operating room. Even simple fractures of the toes respond very well to this treatment. And yes, we do put casts on toes. Not the plaster or fiberglass most people think of. Instead, we use a mesh tape which holds the toe in place.
Please schedule an appointment with Houslanger & Kassnove Podiatrists and learn all your treatment options.