Foot and ankle fractures are more common than you might think—and they can have numerous causes, ranging from repetitive stress or falls to sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and other traumas. Fractured or broken bones require prompt, professional care, and choosing the right provider is crucial to ensure proper healing.
Fortunately, if you or your child fractured your foot or ankle—or suspect you have—Clover Podiatry can help. Led by Tek Fish, DPM, our Vancouver podiatrists provide comprehensive care for Washington State patients with fractures, including extensive experience, onsite imaging, accurate diagnoses, targeted treatment plans, and safe and effective recovery guidance. We also offer same-day appointments for acute foot or ankle fractures.
Discover how our podiatry team helps patients recover and return to activity swiftly and safely.
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Understanding the Importance of Prompt Podiatric Fracture Care
When it comes to foot and ankle fractures, time is of the essence. Immediate care is critical for a successful recovery process and long-term podiatric health. Delaying treatment for a fracture can lead to complications like improper healing, which often leads to chronic pain, reduced mobility, and an increased risk for arthritis. Untreated fractures can also damage surrounding tissues, nerves, and blood vessels, potentially resulting in more severe issues in the future.
We Treat Stress Fractures and Broken Bones in Southwest Washington
At Clover Podiatry, our Vancouver, Washington specialists understand the urgency and anxiety that come with foot and ankle injuries. Our skilled team provides same-day care with prompt, personal attention to set your feet on the path to recovery.
We treat all foot and ankle fractures, including:
- Stress fractures. These hairline cracks develop on a bone’s surface over time due to repetitive activities that put pressure on the bone. Stress fractures can cause swelling, tenderness, and a dull pain that increases with activity and decreases with rest.
- Simple fractures. Also known as closed fractures, these are acute, trauma-related injuries involving a more complete bone break, but one that hasn’t caused an open wound. Symptoms may include severe pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking or bearing weight on the affected foot.
- Compound fractures. Sometimes called open fractures, these injuries involve complete breaks and wounds—either deep wounds at the fracture site or a protrusion of bone through the skin. Compound fractures and simple fractures are both acute injuries with similar symptoms. However, open (compound) fractures have an even higher risk of infection.
Providing Accurate Diagnoses and Personalized Treatment Plans
Accurate diagnoses are a vital component of your care. Clover Podiatry’s accomplished doctors use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including onsite X-rays. They use these tools to evaluate your injury, provide a precise diagnosis, and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your medical needs, goals, and lifestyle.
Our treatment options include both conservative interventions and surgical solutions. Depending on your examination and imaging results, we might recommend:
- Casting and splinting. Immobilization methods like casting and splinting hold the affected bones in an ideal position, promoting optimal healing to help you get back on your feet as soon as possible.
- Surgical options. Severe fractures may require surgery to realign and stabilize the broken bones. Our podiatrists are trained in the most effective surgical techniques for treating foot and ankle fractures.
Helping You Recover and Return to Activity
At Clover Podiatry, our care doesn’t end when we put on your cast or complete your surgery. Our Vancouver podiatrists and medical assistants are here for you for every step of your recovery. We can help you manage pain effectively, adjust treatments based on your progress, and offer exercises to restore strength and mobility. Our goal is to help you regain full function and prevent future injuries.