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Managing Arthritis in the Ankle

It’s important to properly care for your ankle after you’ve been injured or suffered an ankle sprain because it can develop into something more serious over time. There are different types of arthritis that can develop in your joints and a common form is a post-traumatic arthritis. This can occur at any time after an injury has happened, no matter how long ago. Dr. Trinity Mereau and Dr. Steven Walters at Capital Foot & Ankle Surgeons of Austin in Austin, TX, can explain how to care for arthritis that has occurred after an ankle sprain or other injury.

Managing Arthritis in the Ankle

If your podiatrist suspects that arthritis is affecting your ankle, they’ll look over your medical history to check if it makes sense. Your podiatrist in Austin, TX, will ask about any ankle sprains you’ve endured and how your symptoms are affecting your everyday life. If it’s severely affecting your quality of life and your ability to enjoy your daily life, they’ll talk through how you can start managing your arthritis pain and start feeling comfortable again.

Your podiatrist may recommend over-the-counter pain relievers to help relieve the pain and swelling that you might be dealing with. They can also prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or oral corticosteroids. If you’re dealing with severe inflammation, your podiatrist might offer you steroid injections to help temporarily relieve some of the inflammation and pain that you may be experiencing. There are also topical creams that can help relieve some of the pain you might be feeling and can make it feel easier to move.

You can also apply some lifestyle changes to help manage your pain. You can use heat and ice to relax a sore ankle and do strengthening exercises to help build up the muscles in your ankle, but it’s important to not overwork the ankle.

Contact Your Podiatrist Today!

Don’t let arthritis pain take over your life! Contact Dr. Trinity Mereau and Dr. Steven Walters at Capital Foot & Ankle Surgeons of Austin in Austin, TX, to discuss how an ankle sprain can cause arthritis and how it can be treated. Call today at (512) 474-6666.

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