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University Foot and Ankle Institute

University Foot and Ankle Institute is an internationally-recognized leading organization for the treatment of foot and ankle problems. Our team of foot and ankle specialists comprehensively treat all foot and ankle problems from simple achilles tendonitis, bunions, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, neuroma pain, ankle sprains and fractures to the most complex reconstructive surgery and limb salvage of the foot and ankle.

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Fractures of the Foot and Ankle

 

Stress Fracture

Toe Fracture and Metatarsal Fracture

Lisfrancs Fracture

Calcaneal Fracture

Talar Dome Fracture

Ankle Fracture


Ankle Fracture Surgeon | Broken Ankle Doctor | Ankle Break


What Caused My Ankle Fracture

Fractures of the ankle are commonly a result of a rotational injury, a mechanism similar to when the foot rolls out during an ankle sprain. As the foot twists, the ankle and foot bones bang against each other causing excess stress and an eventual fracture.

Conservative and Surgical Care of Ankle Fractures

Ankle fractures that don’t have gapping or angulations/rotation at the fracture site are usually treated with casting, and don’t require surgery. The patient will be placed on crutches for about 6 weeks followed by physical therapy and protection in a brace for about 6 more weeks.

Ankle fractures often require surgery to replace the fractured pieces to normal anatomic alignment and ensure that the ankle joint is in correct position. It is essential to align the ankle fracture to within 2 millimeters of original position for optimal long term results. Ankle fractures involve the joint cartilage can lead to arthritis in the ankle joint. It is especially important that ankle fractures are reduced to return the anatomy to its normal position and alignment.

X-ray of broken ankle fracture with poor alignment
Fracture of the Tibia and Fibula Pre Surgery
X-ray of broken ankle fracture with perfect alignment with screw and plate fixation
Fracture of the Tibia and Fibula Post Surgery
Tibial plafond ankle fracture dislocation prior to surgery
Tibial Plafond Crush Fracture Pre Surgery
Tibial plafond ankle fracture post surgery with screw and plate fixation
Tibial Plafond Fracture Post Surgery

 

University Foot and Ankle Institute has extensive experience in trauma of the foot and ankle. With trauma trained specialists, we deal with the most complex foot and ankle trauma cases and use the latest techniques to return you to your optimal level of activity in a rapid fashion.

Our Podiatrists, surgeons and physical therapists are the very best in California. Request an appointment with a doctor at our Los Angeles or other Southern California offices.


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Additional Information

Stress Fracture

Toe and Metatarsal Fracture

Lisfrancs Fracture / Dislocation (Midfoot Fracture)

Calcaneal Fracture (Heel Fracture) and Talus Fracture

Talus Dome Fracture (Osteochondritis Dessicans)

Ankle Fracture



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