Ankle Surgery

The surgeons at Da Vinci Foot and Ankle have worked hard to develop non-surgical treatment plans for those who have experienced ankle pain, sprains or fractures. This type of treatment is only suggested after a thorough Doctor examination and when the ankle is diagnosed as stable. In more serious cases, surgery is the next line of defense and is sometimes unavoidable.

Doctor Examination

In order to properly diagnose between ankle pain/sprain or a fractured ankle, our Doctors at Da Vinci Foot and Ankle will do a number of tests. These may include an initial physical examination, imaging tests such as an x-ray and a series of stress tests to determine how much pressure the injured ankle can take. In more severe cases a CT Scan or MRI may be ordered if found necessary in order to determine damage to the ligaments or surrounding tissues.

Nonsurgical Treatment

At Da Vinci Foot and Ankle it is our priority to get you to the road of healing.

We incorporate several different methods to protect the fracture while it heals. These range from special foot wear to casting. During non surgical treatment, multiple appointments are made within a 6 week period to ensure the fracture had not moved and that healing is taking place.

Surgical Treatment

If the fracture is out of place or your ankle is unstable, your fracture may need to be treated with surgery. During ankle surgery, the bone fragments are first repositioned into their normal alignment and then held together with special screws and metal plates attached to the outer surface of the bone. In some cases, a screw or rod inside the bone may be used to keep the bone fragments together while they heal.

 

X-ray of a medial malleolus fracture and treatment

You don’t have to live with pain. Da Vinci Foot and Ankle can help!

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Lake Oconee, GA 706-999-9994