Ankle Pain

There are many causes of ankle pain, some which require a watch and wait approach and others which may need non-surgical or more advanced surgical treatments. 

What is causing your ankle pain?

There are several conditions which may cause ankle pain, including: 

Ankle Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints that causes pain and stiffness. If you have ankle arthritis, you may not be able to stand or walk without pain.

There is no cure for arthritis but there are a number of nonsurgical and surgical treatments that may help relieve the pain and improve your function and mobility.

Twisted or Sprained Ankle happens when you stretch the ligaments in your ankle past the usual point. A sprained ankle is more severe than a twisted ankle, and it can possibly mean you have torn the ligaments. If you twist or sprain your ankle, follow the Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate protocol. A more serious sprain may require wearing a boot or splint to stabilize your ankle until the sprain is healed. 

Fractured ankle happens when one or more of the bones that make up your ankle is broken. If your ankle looks deformed or crooked, feels numb, or if you have extreme pain and cannot put any weight on it, then it may possibly be fractured. A doctor can confirm that your ankle is fractured using an X-ray. You will need to wear a cast to completely stabilize the bone until it is healed. In serious cases, surgery may be needed. It is recommended that you see an orthopaedic surgeon for any ankle fracture. 

Contact Us

Is your ankle pain bothering you? Schedule an appointment with our Sports Medicine physicians for a treatment plan tailored to you. Call (859) 212-5600 to make an appointment.

If surgery is necessary, our physicians can provide a referral to one of our affiliated orthopaedic surgeons. For more information on surgical options, please contact us at askortho@stelizabeth.com.