The foot and ankle is made up of 28 bones in addition to the many ligaments and muscles that support the complex ankle joint. Some of the most common injuries treated at Access Ortho are sprained ankles and broken toes.
Common Foot / Ankle Injuries:
- Fractured Toe
- Toe dislocation
- Fifth (5th) metatarsal break/fracture
- Foot Fracture
- Broken Foot
- Metatarsal Fracture
- Crushed Foot Injury
- Stress fracture
- Lisfranc injury
- Plantar fascia tear
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tarsal Fracture
- Calcaneal Fracture
- Ankle Fractures
- Ankle strain/sprain
- Ankle Ligament Injuries
- Syndesmostic/syndesmosis injury
- Paediatric Fractures
- Peroneal Tears
- Tibialis Anterior Tears
- Achilles Tendon rupture/tear
- Disruption of the ankle mortise or talar dome
Symptoms of Foot / Ankle Injuries
- Pain to ankle
- Sore/pain to arch of foot
- Swelling
- Clicking
- Popping sensation
- Inability to walk
- Inability to stand on foot
- Bruising
- Deformity toe
- Unstable ankle
- Tenderness to palpation
Access Ortho understands the inconvenience an injury to your foot / ankle can cause. We will provide a rapid and thorough assessment of your injury, including focused observation, palpation, ligament testing and muscle testing and arrange any radiology required to assist in diagnosing the severity of your injury.
Treatment of ankle / foot injuries may include immobilisation in a moon boot, ankle brace, Vacoped Achilles boot, crutches and referral to physiotherapy for rehabilitation. Some injuries may require a referral to a podiatrist for custom orthotics. Should surgery be required in the management of your injury, Access Ortho will facilitate this referral.