Foot & Ankle Dislocations and Sprains treatment in Columbia, TN

Step 1 · Diagnosis

We check swelling, tender spots, and how stable the joint feels when we move it gently. X-rays help rule out a break or show a joint that is out of place. Ultrasound or MRI can show the ligaments if we need to see how badly they are torn.

Step 2 · Treatment

For sprains, we often use rest, ice, compression, and lifting the foot in the first days. A brace, boot, or tape keeps the joint steady while it heals. Physical therapy works on motion, strength, and balance, which helps prevent repeat sprains. A dislocated joint needs to be put back in place by a clinician before other care begins.

Surgery may be considered when a joint keeps giving way, a ligament is fully torn, or a dislocation cannot be held in place. The surgeon repairs or rebuilds the ligaments to make the joint stable.