Dr. Amit Saini, Orthopedician at Sapra Multispeciality Hospital discusses foot and ankle injuries common in the humans are:

1. Achilles Tendonitis: The Achilles tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel when get inflamed due to overuse is termed as Achilles Tendonitis. If not taken proper treatment, the Achilles tendonitis can lead to Achilles’s tear or rupture. Symptoms are recurring pain in the back of heel, mild swelling and tenderness.

2. Ankle Sprain: Ligaments are the thick fibrous connective tissue that connects one bone to other bone and injury to the ligaments causes a sprain in the body. Ankle sprains occur during sports injuries and walking on uneven surfaces. It causes swelling, bruising, pain and difficulty in walking.

3. Stress fractures: When a large pressure or force is applied on a bone and it is not able to bear it then occur the stress fractures. Stress fractures are small breaks or cracks in a bone. Stress fractures are common in weight-bearing bones of the foot, leg, and pelvis. The person who is more indulge in walking, running and jumping with heavyweights like field athletes and military recruits are more prone to this.

4. Plantar Fasciitis: This is the most common foot and ankle injury that occur in human beings. In this, a band of tissue called plantar fascia gets swollen and inflamed which causes pain in the heel. It occurs in those who spend a long period of time on their feet.

5. Turf Toe: Turf toe “is the common term used to describe a ligament sprain around the big toe joint. While it is commonly associated with football players playing on artificial turf, it affects athletes in other sports. It’s a condition caused by jamming the big toe or forcefully pushing the big toe off again and again.

Orthopedician is the one who will help you with foot and ankle injuries management. Always consult the best orthopedics of your city to know more about foot and ankle conditions and how to take care of them.

Dr. Amit Saini (Orthopedician and Joint Replacement Surgeon at Hisar) explained that fractures occur when a single large force is applied on the bone whereas stress fractures caused by overuse of bones and the failure to have adequate equipment to protect the body.

Symptoms of Stress fractures

At first, stress fractures are not painful, but over time the pain worsens. With physical activity and weight-bearing, the pain usually intensifies and subsides with rest. There may also be swelling and inflammation around the affected area. Localized swelling can occur at the injury site, and if the area is touched, spot tenderness can occur.

People who are more indulge in activities like playing, running, gymnastics and field tracks are more prone to stress fractures as their bones are in constant pressure with the ground.

If you are suffering from a Stress fracture

Consult an expert Orthopedician in Hissar if you think you may be suffering from a stress fracture.  An orthopedist will have to perform a thorough physical examination and perform tests to make sure you don’t suffer from anything else before starting the treatment.

For fast recovery from a stress fracture, Rest is a key solution. Patients should avoid the activity that caused the fracture until complete healing of the injury. Otherwise, the risk of re-injury is present, which usually takes longer to heal. Patients may also wear braces and inserts to stabilize the injured part of the body and help the bone heal more quickly.