Our Southold, East Setauket & Riverhead, NY Board Certified Podiatric Physician & Surgeon can help you
FOOT & ANKLE SPORTS INJURIES
Many of our patients present with foot or ankle injuries. These injuries could be the result of simply tripping on the stairs, stepping on a foreign object while barefoot or from playing their favorite sports activity.
Our podiatry practice North Fork Podiatry & Three Village Podiatry, offers a variety of services for sport-related injuries, such as:
CALLUSES
FLATFEET
STRAINS
Contact us today for a comprehensive evaluation of your foot or ankle injury.
FAQs - Sports Injuries / Foot & Ankle Injuries
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Seek evaluation when an injury causes persistent pain, significant swelling, bruising, difficulty walking, or repeated instability. Severe pain, visible deformity, or inability to bear weight may require urgent assessment. North Fork Podiatry evaluates sports-related foot and ankle injuries for patients throughout Southold, Riverhead, and East Setauket.
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An ankle sprain involves injured ligaments, while a fracture involves a broken bone. Both can cause swelling, bruising, and significant pain, making them difficult to distinguish without examination. An X-ray may be necessary, particularly when there is tenderness over specific bones or difficulty bearing weight.
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Common injuries include ankle sprains, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, and other overuse conditions. Repetitive impact, improper footwear, training changes, and abnormal foot mechanics may contribute. Dr. Buffone evaluates athletic injuries to identify their causes and recommend appropriate treatment and return-to-activity guidance.
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Repeated ankle sprains may result from weakened or stretched ligaments, inadequate rehabilitation, impaired balance, or chronic ankle instability. Previous injuries can increase the likelihood of future sprains. A podiatric evaluation can help identify contributing factors and determine whether strengthening, bracing, orthotics, or additional treatment may help.
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Custom orthotics may improve foot support, redistribute pressure, and address certain biomechanical problems that contribute to overuse injuries. However, they cannot prevent every sports-related injury. Dr. Buffone evaluates foot structure, walking patterns, athletic activities, and symptoms to determine whether orthotics may be beneficial.
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Imaging may be recommended when an injury raises concern for a fracture, tendon damage, ligament injury, or another structural problem. X-rays evaluate bones, while ultrasound and MRI can provide information about soft tissues. The appropriate test depends on examination findings, symptoms, and the suspected injury.