Ankle Sprain and Instability
Prolotherapy injections for chronic ankle sprain and instability
Ross Hauser, MD, Danielle Matias, PA-C, Demi Foster, APRN In 2010, our research team published findings in the journal Practical Pain Management (1) on the use of dextrose prolotherapy injections. We found these injections to “be very effective in eliminating pain and stiffness and improving the range of motion and […]
Sinus tarsi syndrome – Pain on the outside of the ankle
Ross Hauser, MD Sinus tarsi syndrome causes pain in the outer or lateral side of the ankle. The condition’s diagnosis is often difficult to make because, on first examination, the injury is often confused with a lateral ankle ligament sprain. The first step then is to differentiate between to two […]
The different types of injections for ankle osteoarthritis pain
Ross Hauser, MD; Danielle Matias, PA-C; Demi Foster, APRN In this article, we will explore recent findings in the comparison of injection treatments for ankle osteoarthritis. There is really not much by way of evidence to suggest one type of injection works better than another. Many times, clinical and empirical […]
Chronic ankle sprain and instability injections and treatments
Ross Hauser, MD; Danielle Matias, PA-C; Demi Foster, APRN Many of our patients with chronic ankle instability complain of their ankles “giving way” and having constant or permanent swelling, obvious pain, decreased range of motion, or excessive motion from joint laxity. Most will recite a history of chronic ankle sprains, […]
Alternatives to ankle replacement surgery and ankle fusion
Ross Hauser, MD; Danielle Matias, PA-C; Demi Foster, APRN This article is part of a series of articles we have prepared for our patients on the various stages of ankle instability and ankle osteoarthritis. This article is for the patient with significant ankle degeneration or post-traumatic injury damage who has […]
Peroneal tendon tear and peroneal tendonitis: Surgery and treatment options
Ross Hauser, MD; Danielle Matias, PA-C; Demi Foster, APRN Peroneal tendon injury If you are reading this article, it is likely that you have become an expert in peroneal tendon injury. You have a chronic back of the ankle pain with swelling that makes running or even walking challenging. You […]