PODIATRIST DISCUSSES CONSEQUENCES OF REPEATED ANKLE SPRAINS

An ankle sprain is a painful, swelling injury that results when ligaments supporting the ankle bones and joint are stretched beyond their normal range and tear. If you can’t put weight on your ankle, seek medical care for the sprain.

 

Dr. Meeta Pancholi

 

“If improperly treated, a sprain can weaken your ankle and increase susceptibility to future sprains,” says podiatrist Meeta Pancholi, DPM, with Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute who practices at LVPG Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. “Repeated ankle sprains can lead to long-term issues, including arthritis and ongoing ankle instability.”

 

Source: Lehigh Valley Health Network

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News