FRACTURES / SPRAINS



Definition: Fractures include a disruption in the surface of a bone. Fractures occur in many places and many ways around the foot and ankle joints. Stress fractures occur from a repetitive trauma or metabolic bone diseases (osteoporosis, diabetic neuropathy, hereditary calcium deposition diseases) which result in a crack in the bones surface. Obviously, traumatic incidents (slips, falls, automobile accidents and a v variety of other means) may also result in fractures occurring. We believe that early and prompt fracture care with restoration of the affected limb to near anatomical positions in the best therapy. Quick and accurate diagnosis and casting, immobilization, or surgical reductions of the affected bone are important in the treatment regimen. We are on call 24 hours a day for fracture care and stand at eh ready to take care of our patients’ needs. Please do not hesitate to call us directly or refer your friends to us for their fracture care needs.


Definition: Sprains are tearing, whether partial or total, of a ligamentous structure in the foot or ankle. Also involved are partial tears and ruptures of tendons and muscles. Sprains and strains seem to be a common malady with which we as Americans suffer in large numbers. Many situations lead to a sprain or strain of muscle. It is our experience here are Preferred Footcare that these do not simply go away and must be treated not only with proper care with great hast and aggressive therapy. We believe in immediately decreasing the inflammatory response of the body and getting rid of post-traumatic swelling quickly and effectively. We also believe in aggressive rehabilitation and early ranges of motion. Properly treated sprains and strains do not need to become a nagging injury, which manifests itself for years to come. Please do not hesitate to cal us if you’ve sprained or strained a ligament, muscle, or tendon. In many cases we will also need to rule out the presence of a bony abnormality or fracture. It is imperative that this be done early in the process in order that healing proceeds quickly.