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الأحد، 6 مايو 2018

Crucial Information Relating To Foot And Ankle Treatment Grand Prairie Tx Patients Need To Know

By Virginia Carter


Repeated pressure subjected to the ankle joint and foot region makes it highly susceptible to damage and disruption which commonly presents in form of pain and swelling. Failure to intervene appropriately may result in complications some of which may negatively impact on the day to day life of the affected individual. These are some the basic facts on foot and ankle treatment Grand Prairie Tx residents may find useful.

Excessive walking or marching, as occurs in some groups of people such as the army can result in fractures of the bones of the feet. These kind of fractures are commonly known as stress fractures due to repeated pressure subjected to the bones. Stress fractures are usually managed through resting the limb for about eight weeks to allow union of the bones to occur naturally.

Fractures around the ankles and feet can also be sustained through direct trauma which commonly happens in sports or when a person accidentally slips and ends bending the foot inwards. Such cases often present as swelling and tenderness around the joint and a break in bone can only be confirmed through radiologically imaging. The doctor will splint the area to provide comfort and prevent further injury. Medication is prescribed to help minimize the pain and inflammation. Elevating the foot also helps to minimize the swelling.

Exposure of tissues underlying the skin poses the danger of infection. Early detection and management of local infection is key to avoiding systemic illnesses that can put the patient at an even greater danger. Certain signs and symptoms increase the suspicion of an ongoing infection. These include fever, tenderness and localized pus formation.

Chronic pain around the ankle joint is usually as result of arthritis, especially among the elderly. Osteoarthritis can also occur in young people secondary to physical trauma. The mainstay of treatment is medication to relieve pain and lifestyle modification. However, in severe cases, surgery is indicated. Surgery aims at realigning the joint, fusing it, or completely replacing it.

Arthritis is mainly treated conservatively with pain relievers. Patients are also advised to lose extra weight and using walking aids to avoid too much pressure on joints. Surgery is used as a last option when the supportive approach fails.

The risk of injury to the lower limb is higher among people with chronic illnesses such as varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis and diabetes. Diabetic patients are usually advised to provide extra care to their feet in terms of wearing appropriate shoes and proper cleaning. People living with varicose veins should wear compression stockings and keep their feet elevated at night.

Malformations around the ankle and foot can either be congenital or acquired. The most common congenital disorder is club feet which is largely treated by serial casting and manipulation. Acquired deformities include bunions, flat feet, ingrown toe nails among others. Bunions and ingrown nails can be prevented by wearing comfortable shoes of the right size.




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