What is Ankle Pain?
Ankle pain refers to any discomfort you feel in and around your ankle. Your ankle is a large weight-bearing joint that supports your body's mobility. Consisting of bones, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, and muscles, any injury or disease affecting one or more of the components that make up your ankle joint may lead to ankle pain.
Dr. Ghodadra is an experienced and skilled orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He excels in diagnosing and treating ankle pain, helping his patients get back to their activities as quickly as possible.
What Causes Ankle Pain?
There are many injuries and conditions that affect the ankle and may result in pain. Common causes of ankle pain include:
- Ankle sprain
- Achilles tendonitis
- Achilles tendon tear
- Bursitis
- Arthritis
- Fractures
- Loose bodies
You may also develop ankle pain from problems related to your feet or knees, causing additional stress on your ankle joint.
Dr. Ghodadra treats all types of ankle pain. With his expertise in sports medicine, he provides specialized medical and surgical care for ankle pain resulting from sports injuries.
How is Ankle Pain Diagnosed?
When you visit Dr. Ghodadra’s office with concerns about ankle pain, you will receive a comprehensive evaluation to find the source of your discomfort.
Dr. Ghodadra will ask detailed questions about your ankle pain, including when it started, the location of your pain, and how it affects your daily routine. He will also review your medical history and usual workout routine.
He will examine your ankle and recommend imaging tests such as X-rays or MRIs to confirm or rule out a diagnosis.
How is Ankle Pain Treated?
Treatment for ankle pain is individualized based on your diagnosis, the severity of your symptoms, and your level of activity. Although Dr. Ghodadra is a skilled surgeon, he may initially recommend non-surgical medical treatments, such as:
- Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
- Activity modification
- Splinting or bracing
- Foot orthotics
- Physical therapy
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections
When appropriate, Dr. Ghodadra performs surgery to treat ankle pain. He uses minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery whenever possible to reduce post-surgical pain and recovery time.
Dr. Ghodadra performs all types of surgery to treat ankle pain, including Achilles tendon repair and arthroscopic ankle debridement for the removal of loose bodies or treatment of microfractures.
If you're experiencing ankle pain, Dr. Ghodadra's comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment can help you return to your normal activities with reduced pain and improved function.
