Worcester foot doctor
If you experience an ankle sprain, it is important that you make an appointment to immediately come in and see our foot doctor at Premier Foot & Ankle Center, LLC. Our Worcester foot doctor, just one of whom is Dr. Carol A. Barrette, will be able to analyze your ankle situation and determine what type of care you need.
When you experience and ankle sprain or mishap, it is important that you immediately make an appointment to see our Worcester foot doctor so that our podiatrist can analyze your situation. Sometimes a foot or ankle may appear to be sprained when it is actually broken. When there is a fracture it is especially important that immediate treatment is received so that long-lasting complications do not develop; this can definitely occur if the problem is left untreated for a period of time. So, if you suffer an ankle sprain, it is important to remember that time is of the essence. Best results will definitely occur if the sprain is treated immediately. Once our foot doctor has a chance to review your situation, he or she will provide you with instructions on what needs to be done, as well as provide any treatment that may be needed to ensure that your foot heals correctly. In mild ankle sprains, you may simply need to rest and ice your foot, and apply compression as directed by our foot doctor. It may also be important to keep your foot elevated for several hours each day to keep swelling to a minimum. If indicated, it may also be necessary to use crutches to keep weight off your ankle as it heals. If there is a severe ligament tear, surgery may be needed. Surgery may also be useful if the ankle remains unstable after recovery has completed. For an appointment to meet with our Worcester foot doctor regarding your ankle sprain or other foot problem, contact us today. When you call our office due to an ankle sprain, be sure to let our staff know your situation so they can provide you with an emergency appointment.
By Premier Foot and Ankle Center, LLC May 8, 2017
