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Foot and Ankle Injuries

Podiatry & Foot and Ankle Surgery located in West Bloomfield, MI

Foot and Ankle Injuries services offered in West Bloomfield, MI

While sometimes injuries heal with at-home remedies, other times, you need medical intervention to ensure an injury heals properly. At Precision Foot & Ankle Center in West Bloomfield, Michigan, board-certified podiatrist Dr. Angela Jacob, DPM, D.ABFAS, FACFAS, diagnoses and treats foot and ankle injuries to restore your mobility and quality of living. Call the office to schedule a consultation or use the online booking feature today.

Foot and Ankle Injuries Q&A

What are foot and ankle injuries?

Foot and ankle injuries are those that affect your foot, ankle, or both. They range in severity from mild to severe or even crippling when left untreated. Getting proper treatment with the help of Dr. Jacob is the best way to fully recover from your injury. 

Precision Foot & Ankle Center offers walk-in availability for foot and ankle injuries for people of all ages. Dr. Jacob also cares for patients who’ve been injured on the job and qualify for worker’s compensation. 

What are common foot and ankle injuries?

Common foot and ankle injuries include:

  • Fractures
  • Ankle sprains
  • Strains
  • Tendinitis
  • Tendon and ligament injuries
  • Sport injuries
  • Infections
  • Turf toe
  • Auto accident injuries
  • Nerve damage
  • Burns

At Precision Foot & Ankle Center, Dr. Jacob offers a variety of onsite diagnostic tests and treatments for any lower extremity injury.

What are the symptoms of foot and ankle injuries?

The main symptoms of foot and ankle injuries are:

  • Severe or ongoing pain
  • Swelling
  • Stiffness
  • Bruising
  • Redness
  • Warmth
  • Decreased range of motion
  • Limited mobility
  • Numbness, burning, or tingling

These or other symptoms might be mild, severe, or debilitating without proper treatment. 

Which foot and ankle injuries do I have?

To find out the type of injury you have, Dr. Jacob asks about your symptoms, medical history, and accident history. She checks your vital signs and completes a physical exam, paying close attention to your feet, toes, and ankles.

Dr. Jacob may order blood tests, X-rays, ultrasounds, or other imaging procedures to make a final diagnosis and develop an effective treatment plan.

How are foot and ankle injuries treated?

Some of the highly effective treatments Dr. Jacob may recommend to treat foot and ankle injuries include:

  • Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE therapy)
  • Medications
  • Bracing, splinting, or casting
  • Surgery
  • Physical therapy
  • Injections
  • Fracture care 
  • Wound care

The treatment that’s best for you depends on the specific injury, its severity, your lifestyle, and your preferences. Dr. Jacob recommends holistic and conservative treatments whenever possible but offers surgery when needed to fully restore foot and ankle function.

To find out if you have foot and ankle injuries and get the treatment needed to make a full recovery, call the Precision Foot & Ankle Center office or schedule an appointment online today.