At Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, and McKinney, our professional podiatrists provide a range of emergency foot and ankle services to handle urgent situations related to these areas. We offer same-day appointments for urgent foot and ankle problems. Some of the common emergency services offered include:
1. Sprained or fractured ankles: A podiatrist can provide immediate care for ankle injuries, including assessing the severity of the injury, ordering diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, and providing appropriate treatment options. They may offer splinting, casting, or bracing to stabilize the ankle and facilitate the healing process.
2. Acute foot injuries: Podiatrists are trained to handle various acute foot injuries such as cuts, punctures, and lacerations. They can clean, suture, and dress open wounds to prevent infection and promote optimal healing. Additionally, they can evaluate the need for tetanus shots and provide appropriate foot protection and bandaging.
3. Infections: Podiatrists can address infections of the foot and ankle, such as cellulitis or abscesses. They can prescribe appropriate antibiotics or perform incisions and drainage of abscesses to alleviate pain, prevent further complications, and promote healing.
4. Dislocations: In instances where bones in the foot or ankle are displaced, podiatrists can perform reduction procedures. They carefully manipulate the bones back into their correct positions, ensuring that any accompanying ligament or soft tissue damage is evaluated and treated as necessary.
5. Tendon injuries: Podiatrists can manage acute tendon injuries, such as Achilles tendon ruptures or sprains. They may employ different treatment modalities such as bracing, immobilization, or surgical intervention to repair severe cases.
6. Foreign body removal: If a foreign object becomes embedded in the foot or ankle, podiatrists can safely remove it to prevent infection or further damage. They have the necessary tools and techniques to extract objects like splinters, glass, or metal fragments.
7. Severe foot pain: For severe and sudden onset foot pain that may not have an obvious cause, a podiatrist can conduct a thorough examination to identify the underlying issue. They may order imaging studies or perform diagnostic injections to diagnose the source of pain accurately. With this information, they can then determine the most appropriate treatment plan.
In addition to these emergency services, podiatrists may also provide guidance on immediate self-care measures, offer pain relief methods, and ensure proper immobilization or support to minimize further injury.
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