When you injure your ankle, your daily activities can become painful and difficult. At Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center (FLOFAC), the compassionate team of board-certified physicians provides a full range of treatments for all your ankle problems. Whether you have a sporting injury or need a total ankle replacement, these specialists can help and treat you as quickly as possible. If you live in or near Sarasota, Florida, seek out the best. Call FLOFAC today to schedule your appointment or book online.
Your ankle consists of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage, and when an injury affects any of these structures, ankle pain occurs.
The ankle is a critical and vulnerable joint. Injuries are frequently from a specific incident, such as falling, tripping, or playing sports, or from the wear and tear associated with repeated movement and overuse.
Acute ankle injuries that cause ankle pain include sprains, strains, tendon tears, and bone fractures. Common overuse injuries include ligament tears, tendonitis, and osteoarthritis.
The cause of your ankle pain often determines the appropriate treatment. In mild cases of ankle pain, with minimal bruising and swelling, try an at-home RICE protocol:
For more moderate ankle issues, your orthopedic foot and ankle doctor may recommend ultrasound injections or bracing with an ankle brace or ankle boot. They may also suggest regenerative medicine procedures, such as platelet-rich plasma and stem cell injections, to restore function and enhance your body’s natural healing process.
In severe cases, your foot specialist may suggest surgery. The team at Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center (FLOFAC) perform a variety of foot and ankle surgical procedures, from minimally invasive arthroplasty to total ankle replacements. They specialize in reconstructive and trauma surgeries and have a history of competently handling the most complex cases.
Dr. James Cottom, a foot and ankle surgeon at FLOFAC, offers Infinity™ Total Ankle Replacement. With a smaller implant than traditional ankle replacements, the Infinity system results in less bone loss, shorter procedure times, and less damage to the surrounding bone and tissue.
This innovative surgery lets Dr. Cotton use CT scans to guide ankle alignment. He is likely to recommend ankle replacement for advanced ankle arthritis to:
If you have ankle pain or are looking for an ankle surgeon, contact FLOFAC today. Call the office or go online to schedule your initial consultation.
