What are some causes of foot and ankle pain?
Whether it’s due to an injury or overuse from repetitive motions like running, foot and ankle pain has many causes. Our orthopedic foot doctors in Nashville, TN and Franklin, TN provide comprehensive care for a variety of conditions including:
- Ankle sprains
- Foot and ankle fractures
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Morton’s neuroma
- Stress fractures
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
- Metatarsalgia
- Plantar fasciitis
- Peroneal tendonitis and tendon tears
- Arthritis of the foot and ankle
- Sesamoiditis
They treat various foot deformities, like bunions and bunionettes, hammertoes, flat feet, and clubfoot, and lower leg injuries like calf muscle strain and tibial fractures.
When should I see a foot doctor near me?
Foot and ankle conditions are common, but that doesn’t mean you have to endure it. Schedule an appointment with Elite's Franklin and Nashville foot doctors if you are suffering severe or persistent pain.
For mild to moderate foot and ankle pain, you may want to try home remedies such as rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen.
How are foot and ankle pain diagnosed?
First, the Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics team asks about your foot and ankle pain, including how it began and what other symptoms you have. They carefully examine your foot, ankle, and lower leg.
On-site imaging tests like an X-ray or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan help the Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics team pinpoint the cause of your condition while also recommending the best course of treatment.
What treatments do our foot and ankle doctors offer?
The Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics team takes a conservative approach to treatment. Depending on the cause of your foot and ankle pain, non-surgical treatment may include:
- Physical therapy and stretching exercises
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Steroid injections
- Custom orthotics
- Changes in footwear
- Wearing a walking boot or brace
- Using assistive devices like crutches
- Casting or splinting
- Activity modification
- Padding or strapping the foot
If your pain is severe or conservative treatment doesn’t work, our foot specialists may recommend surgery.
The expert team at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics performs all types of foot and ankle surgeries, including Achilles tendon repair, ankle fusion, flat foot reconstruction surgery, and total ankle replacement.
To find relief from foot and ankle pain, call Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, or book an appointment online today.
