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ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA SERVICES

Foot and Ankle 

Whether you've suffered a sports-related injury, a fall, or a workplace incident, our skilled orthopaedic trauma team is here to provide you with top-quality care throughout your journey. We understand the impact that foot and ankle injuries can have on your daily life, and we are dedicated to assisting you in regaining mobility and independence.

Ankle Fractures 

Causes 

Ankle fractures generally occur as a result of excessive rolling or twisting of the ankle. This type of injury is often associated with accidents or activities such as jumping or falling, which apply sudden stress to the joint. When the joint is subjected to these forces, the bones forming the ankle joint can break, resulting in an ankle fracture.

Symptoms

With an ankle fracture, there is immediate swelling and pain around the ankle as well as impaired mobility. In some cases, blood may accumulate around the joint, a condition called hemarthrosis. In cases of severe fracture, deformity around the ankle joint is clearly visible where bone may protrude through the skin.

Foot Fractures 

Causes 

Ankle fractures generally occur as a result of excessive rolling or twisting of the ankle. This type of injury is often associated with accidents or activities such as jumping or falling, which apply sudden stress to the joint. When the joint is subjected to these forces, the bones forming the ankle joint can break, resulting in an ankle fracture.

Symptoms

With an ankle fracture, there is immediate swelling and pain around the ankle as well as impaired mobility. In some cases, blood may accumulate around the joint, a condition called hemarthrosis. In cases of severe fracture, deformity around the ankle joint is clearly visible where bone may protrude through the skin.

Foot fractures
Heel Fractures 

Causes 

Ankle fractures generally occur as a result of excessive rolling or twisting of the ankle. This type of injury is often associated with accidents or activities such as jumping or falling, which apply sudden stress to the joint. When the joint is subjected to these forces, the bones forming the ankle joint can break, resulting in an ankle fracture.

Symptoms

With an ankle fracture, there is immediate swelling and pain around the ankle as well as impaired mobility. In some cases, blood may accumulate around the joint, a condition called hemarthrosis. In cases of severe fracture, deformity around the ankle joint is clearly visible where bone may protrude through the skin.

Heel Fractures
Midfoot Fractures 

Causes 

Ankle fractures generally occur as a result of excessive rolling or twisting of the ankle. This type of injury is often associated with accidents or activities such as jumping or falling, which apply sudden stress to the joint. When the joint is subjected to these forces, the bones forming the ankle joint can break, resulting in an ankle fracture.

Symptoms

With an ankle fracture, there is immediate swelling and pain around the ankle as well as impaired mobility. In some cases, blood may accumulate around the joint, a condition called hemarthrosis. In cases of severe fracture, deformity around the ankle joint is clearly visible where bone may protrude through the skin.

Talus Fractures 

Causes 

Ankle fractures generally occur as a result of excessive rolling or twisting of the ankle. This type of injury is often associated with accidents or activities such as jumping or falling, which apply sudden stress to the joint. When the joint is subjected to these forces, the bones forming the ankle joint can break, resulting in an ankle fracture.

Symptoms

With an ankle fracture, there is immediate swelling and pain around the ankle as well as impaired mobility. In some cases, blood may accumulate around the joint, a condition called hemarthrosis. In cases of severe fracture, deformity around the ankle joint is clearly visible where bone may protrude through the skin.

Toe and Forefoot Fractures 

Causes 

Ankle fractures generally occur as a result of excessive rolling or twisting of the ankle. This type of injury is often associated with accidents or activities such as jumping or falling, which apply sudden stress to the joint. When the joint is subjected to these forces, the bones forming the ankle joint can break, resulting in an ankle fracture.

Symptoms

With an ankle fracture, there is immediate swelling and pain around the ankle as well as impaired mobility. In some cases, blood may accumulate around the joint, a condition called hemarthrosis. In cases of severe fracture, deformity around the ankle joint is clearly visible where bone may protrude through the skin.

Toe & Forefoot Fractures
Stress Fractures 

Causes 

Ankle fractures generally occur as a result of excessive rolling or twisting of the ankle. This type of injury is often associated with accidents or activities such as jumping or falling, which apply sudden stress to the joint. When the joint is subjected to these forces, the bones forming the ankle joint can break, resulting in an ankle fracture.

Symptoms

With an ankle fracture, there is immediate swelling and pain around the ankle as well as impaired mobility. In some cases, blood may accumulate around the joint, a condition called hemarthrosis. In cases of severe fracture, deformity around the ankle joint is clearly visible where bone may protrude through the skin.

Stress Fractures

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