Foot/Ankle Injuries and Conditions

Injuries to your feet and ankles are quite common and can result from an injury or from overuse.

The good news is that they’re usually not serious. So, in most cases, foot and ankle injuries don’t require immediate medical attention. In fact, many injuries can simply be treated with rest, ice, splinting and over-the-counter medications. But, if you still have symptoms after two days of self-treatment, or if your pain gets worse, you should see a doctor.

On rare occasions, foot and ankle injuries can become more serious. For example, if you have a wound on your foot or ankle that does not heal or becomes infected, you should see a doctor immediately.

For a referral to a MedStar SportsHealth specialist who can help treat your foot or ankle injury, call 1-888-44SPORT.

Common foot and ankle conditions

• Ankle sprains
• Achilles tendonitis
• Turf toe
• Blisters, calluses and bunions
• Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot
• Planters warts
• Ingrown toenails
• Runners toenail

Common foot and ankle injuries

• Plantar fasciitis
• Tendonitis
• Bursitis
• Runner injuries
• Sprains and strains of the muscles, tendons and ligaments
• Overuse injuries
• Dislocations
• Fractures
• Avulsion fractures
• Lacerations
• Sesamoiditis
• Neuritis
• Contusions
• Pediatric Growth Plate Disease, known as Sever’s Disease