Knee & Ankle Pain

Knee & Ankle Pain

Severe auto accidents can cause substantial damage to a vehicle, and injuries to the lower half of the body can be life-altering. Injuries to the lower half during an auto accident are typically sprains and broken bones, both excruciating injuries to endure. Unfortunately, ankle and knee injuries are relatively common in significant auto accidents. Although treatment for these injuries and conditions can vary, these injuries can lead to long-term ankle and knee instability.

What Can Cause Knee & Ankle Pain?

Knee and ankle injuries are common in head-on collisions or auto accidents in which the car’s front end is severely damaged. Many muscles and ligaments that support the ankles and knees are highly susceptible to injury when the feet and legs are caught under the weight of the front end.

Although seemingly uncommon, people who place their feet on the dashboard from a laying-back position in the front seat are at the highest risk of injuring their knees, legs, and feet. Both knee and ankle injuries can lead to lengthy treatment to regain mobility and avoid eventual arthritis.

Our Approach To Treating Knee, Ankle, and Foot Pain

When a patient suffers from knee, ankle, or foot pain, our physician will want to properly assess the patient’s condition by reviewing X-rays or other imaging and performing a physical examination.

During the examination, the doctor will determine if the pain is intermittent or constant, what type of pain is occurring (e.g., stabbing, burning, etc.), what triggers pain, when pain is more likely to occur during the day, and how much pain the patient is in on a scale of 0-10. After understanding the extent of the pain and its root cause, our physician will recommend an effective course of treatment comprised of interventional pain management techniques, acupuncture, and physical therapy.

Don’t let knee, ankle, or foot pain prevent you from participating in life! Schedule your appointment today.