Ankle
Ankle sprains, fractures, instability, and tendon problems treated by our foot and ankle team, with on-site X-ray and custom bracing available.
Our specialty-trained doctors evaluate, diagnose, and treat the full range of ankle conditions and injuries — always starting with the most conservative effective option, and offering advanced surgical care when it's needed.
Care is available at both our Torrington and Bristol offices, with on-site X-ray, physical and occupational therapy, and many procedures performed at the Litchfield Hills Surgery Center.
Common conditions we treat
- Ankle sprains — stretched or torn ligaments — the most common sports injury, and one that's often undertreated
- Ankle fractures — breaks of one or more ankle bones, from simple to complex
- Chronic ankle instability — repeated giving-way after incompletely healed sprains
- Achilles tendon problems — tendinitis and ruptures of the body's largest tendon
- Ankle arthritis — cartilage wear, often years after a fracture
How we treat them
Treatment always starts with the most conservative effective option. Depending on your condition, your plan may include:
- Structured rehabilitation — the key to preventing re-sprains
- Bracing and custom orthotics managed on site
- Fracture care from casting through surgical fixation
- Arthroscopic and reconstructive ankle surgery, including complex trauma
When to see a doctor
An ankle you can't bear weight on needs an X-ray. Sprains that remain swollen or unstable after two weeks, repeated rolling of the same ankle, or pain along the Achilles with push-off should all be evaluated.