Treatment of ankle injury or Sport Injuries varies with the specific pathology the patient presents. Early conservative treatment may consist of taping and strapping, applying a soft or a hard cast below the knee, oral medication or injection therapy, aggressive physical therapy, or wearing a special custom shoe or boot.

Digital X-Rays are done in-office to rule out any bone injury and can instantly be reviewed with the patient. An in-office Sonogram can also be used to evaluation the ligaments and tendons allows for visualization of any soft tissue pathology.

How to treat an Ankle Sprain or Sport Injuries depended on multiple factor that may include: The severity of the injury, patient age, health status, medications, severity of the condition, patient lifestyle.

Sports related injuries in Los Angeles

The most common treatment and recommendations that we can offer includes:

  • Resting, avoiding walking long distances and standing for long periods stretching
  • Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and icing
  • Supportive devices – Pneumatic cam walker boot, ankle brace
  • Physical therapy
  • Trigger point cortisone injection
  • Below knee fiberglass cast
  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
  • Orthobiologics: Injectable Therapies
  • Minimally invasive surgery
Sports Injuries in Los Angeles

Please Consult with your physician or our office regarding a proper treatment plan for you, there is a general consensus between physician that early intervention in Ankle Sprain or Sport Injuries make a world of difference in satisfactory prognosis of the injury.