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, they will note that their ankles are getting “weaker and wear.” They are seeking treatment because they have been told by their doctors that if left untreated, their chronic ankle instability leads to cartilage deterioration with resultant degenerative arthritis with ankle fusion or ankle joint replacement surgery an ultimate outcome. … Continue reading Chronic ankle sprain and instability injections and treatments