Ankle Fracture Patient - Podiatrist in Frederick, Germantown and Hagerstown, MD

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Ankle Fracture - Podiatrist in Frederick, Germantown and Hagerstown, MD

 

Patient discusses the treatment he received for Ankle Fracture from Dr. Brenna Steinberg of Frederick Foot & Ankle Specialists.

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 According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, doctors have noticed an increase in the number and severity of broken ankles since the 1970s, due, in part, to the Baby Boomer generation being active throughout every stage of their lives.

The ankle has two joints, one on top of the other, and three bones. A broken ankle can involve one or more of the bones, as well as injury to the surrounding connecting tissues or ligaments.

There are a wide variety of causes for broken ankles, most commonly a fall, an automobile accident, or sports-related trauma. Because a severe sprain can often mask the symptoms of a broken ankle, every ankle injury should be examined by a physician.

Symptoms of a broken ankle include:

·        Bruising.

·        Swelling.

·        Immediate and severe pain.

·        Inability to put any weight on the injured foot.

·        Tenderness to the touch.

·        Deformity, particularly if there is a dislocation or a fracture.

The treatment for a broken ankle usually involves a leg cast or brace if the fracture is stable. If the ligaments are also torn, or if the fracture created a loose fragment of bone that could irritate the joint, surgery may be required to secure the bones in place so they will heal properly.

 

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Non-invasive Vascular Testing - NYC Podiatrist Manhattan and White Plains, NY

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Non-invasive Vascular Testing - NYC Podiatrist Manhattan and White Plains, NY

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Dr. Jeff Adler discusses Diagnostic Procedures - Non-invasive Vascular Testing.

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 (1). Digital Plethysmograph - Plethysmograph is a measuring instrument for measuring changes in volume (usually resulting from fluctuations in the amount of blood in the toe). This device is applied to a digit of the foot to measure skin blood flow

(2). Duplex Ultrasound Arteriograh - A duplex ultrasound is a test to see how blood moves through your arteries and veins. The test combines traditional ultrasound with Doppler Ultrasonography. Regular ultrasound uses sound waves that bounce off blood vessels to create pictures. Doppler ultrasound records sound waves reflecting off moving objects, such as blood, to measure their speed and other aspects of how they flow in the ankle as compared to the arm.

(3). Venous Reflux Examination - A noninvasive test that is used to test the valves in the veins of the legs. A small sensor will be taped to your leg. The technologist will ask you to pump your foot up and down several times. The pumping action pushes blood up the leg toward the heart. The sensor measures how quickly the blood returns down to the ankle. From these measurements, the technologist can determine if the valves are working properly (venous valvular insufficiency). What kind of symptoms might I experience if I have venous valvular insufficiency? There are many signs and symptoms that you may experience such as:

• Chronic lower leg/ankle swelling
• An ulcer (or sore) that won't heal
• Skin discoloration of the lower legs or ankles

 

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