Effective nonsurgical treatments can relieve pain caused by injury or damage to the ligaments of the foot or ankle.
Diagnostic and therapeutic treatment options include physical therapy and injections of anesthetic or steroid medications or a combination. Advanced regenerative medicine techniques may be used to replace cells or tissues and restore normal function.
You may be a candidate for foot and ankle ligament treatments in Bellaire if you have suffered injury to the:
A foot or ankle ligament injection delivers medications into or near the painful area. Local anesthetic provides immediate relief while slower-acting steroids take effect. After the anesthetic is administered, the doctor will carefully insert a thin, hollow needle into your foot or ankle, using fluoroscopy (live X-ray) guidance. Once the medications have been injected, the doctor will remove the needle and apply a dressing. The procedure takes approximately 15 minutes to perform.
After the procedure, you may have some tenderness at the injection site, which should subside in a few hours. An ice pack applied to the area can help reduce discomfort. You may shower or bathe as usual 24 hours after the injection. Refrain from high-impact exercise for 48 hours. You can return to work in approximately two days after treatment.
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