Same-Day MVA Appointments Available — No Insurance Required | Lien-Based TreatmentAnkle in Merrillville, Indiana
Ankle injuries from car accidents, workplace falls, and sports-related trauma are common conditions treated at Merrillville Injury Care. Our orthopedic team provides thorough evaluation and treatment for ankle sprains, fractures, and chronic instability in Northwest Indiana.
Common Ankle Injuries
Ankle injuries treated at our facility include lateral and medial ankle sprains, high ankle sprains (syndesmotic injuries), ankle fractures (malleolar fractures), Achilles tendon injuries, chronic ankle instability, and post-traumatic ankle arthritis. These injuries frequently result from falls, twisting injuries during car accidents when the foot is braced against the floorboard, and direct impact trauma.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Our evaluation includes physical examination with stability testing, digital X-ray, and MRI coordination when ligament or tendon damage is suspected. Treatment ranges from immobilization, physical therapy, and corticosteroid injections for conservative management to arthroscopic and open surgical repair for severe ligament tears, displaced fractures, and chronic instability that does not respond to conservative care.