Ankle Pain Treatment in London
Whether you’ve been hurt by a sports injury or suffer from chronic ankle conditions like tendinitis and arthritis, ankle pain can stop you doing the things you enjoy. However, it’s usually treatable and our consultants can offer a range of treatments to get you back on your feet.
Ankle injuries can happen in many ways – either from one big blow or multiple smaller ones, depending on the type of injury. Common causes of ankle pain include sprains, fractures and osteoarthritis (wear and tear). However, you may also experience pain from less obvious causes, such as peroneal tendinitis or sural nerve entrapment.
You can help yourself by applying ice to your injured ankle several times a day for 20 minutes at a time. This will reduce swelling and bruising, ease the pain and speed up the healing process. You can also take an over-the-counter painkiller to help with the pain.
If you have a long-standing problem with ankle pain it’s important to see a specialist foot and ankle surgeon. This will give you the best chance of a successful recovery.
The consultant will ask you about your symptoms, how long you have had them and when they started. They will then examine your ankle looking for any redness, swelling or visible injury. They will also ask you to walk and move your ankle in different positions. If they think it’s necessary, they may order further tests such as an MRI, X-ray or standing CT scan to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other issues.
Once your consultant has a clear idea of what is causing the ankle pain they will advise on the best treatment options for you. This might involve physiotherapy, steroid injections or a minor operation to loosen tight muscles. If you have plantar fasciitis for example, a simple procedure known as percutaneous heel release can be used to ease the stress on the plantar fascia and relieve pain.
Other treatments might include custom orthotics or an ankle brace to support the joint and redistribute weight. Ultrasound-guided steroid injections or shockwave therapy can be used to reduce inflammation and encourage healing in chronic conditions. More Details ankle pain treatment london
Surgery is a last resort when other treatments have failed. Most foot and ankle surgeries aim to reposition the bones in your ankle or foot or fuse a joint to reduce pain and stiffness. Ankle replacement surgery is a newer option that can restore function and relieve pain for people with end-stage ankle arthritis who are not good candidates for other treatments.
Mr Martin Klinke is one of only a few surgeons in the UK with a focus on ankle replacement surgery. He is passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for his patients and is constantly researching new procedures to ensure he offers the very latest treatment options. He is committed to giving his patients the highest quality of care to enable them to return to their usual activities as quickly and safely as possible.