Ankle
Online Guide to Foot & Ankle Care
With our focus being on our patients, we have developed our foot and ankle guide to provide patients with further information about their injuries and conditions and the treatments available to them. To access our guide, use the button below.
The specialty-trained ankle doctors at Desert Orthopaedic Center, located in Las Vegas and Henderson, are regional experts in assessing, diagnosing, and treating ankle injuries and conditions.
Ankle injuries or conditions are commonly associated with trauma or sports-related injuries. However, the ankle joint is very vulnerable, and an injury can easily happen with little warning from falling, overuse, or everyday activities, such as walking. When an ankle injury occurs, it not only causes pain, but often the foot and ankle’s ability to function is disrupted, depending on how the bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons have been damaged. Ankle injuries both minor and severe can also result in chronic conditions over time, such as osteoarthritis.
Common Conditions
- Achilles tendon injury
- All forms of arthritis
- Bone spurs
- Fractured ankle
- Rolled or twisted ankle
- Sprain to the ligament
- Strain
- Stress fracture
- Tendonitis
Common Symptoms
If you are suffering from any of the following common symptoms, it is recommended you seek nonsurgical or surgical treatment from an ankle specialist near you:
- Inability to walk or bear weight on the injured ankle
- Limited range of motion
- Pain that lingers or worsens instead of improving
- Stiffness or weakness
- Swelling, warmth, or pain to the touch
At Desert Orthopaedic Center, our ankle specialists understand that ankle pain can impact the quality of life for a patient. While conservative treatment options are recommended first, your injury or condition may require a more advanced type of treatment such as surgery. Our ankle doctors are committed to delivering specialized care and a customized treatment plan focused on the needs of the patient so they are able to return to their daily activities quickly and safely.
Contact us today to consult with an ankle specialist at Desert Orthopaedic Center located in Las Vegas or Henderson, Nevada. Please call (702) 731-4088 or request an appointment online to be seen at our Central, Northwest, Southwest, West Central, or Henderson office.
CHOOSE EXCELLENCE AT DESERT ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER IN LAS VEGAS & HENDERSON
With years of experience and advanced training devoted to the orthopaedic care of the ankle, our specialty-trained ankle specialists at Desert Orthopaedic Center are the region's experts in accurately diagnosing and effectively treating ankle injuries and conditions, and they are dedicated to working with you to develop an appropriate treatment plan suited to your unique needs and goals.
Our ankle surgeons, Dr. Roger Fontes, Dr. Abdi Raissi, and Dr. Troy Watson, have the knowledge and expertise to accurately diagnose and effectively treat your ankle injury or condition.
To consult with an ankle doctor at our practice, please request an appointment online or call (702) 731-4088 to be seen at one of our offices conveniently located in Las Vegas or Henderson, Nevada.
Online Guide to Foot & Ankle Care
With our focus being on our patients, we have developed our foot and ankle guide to provide patients with further information about their injuries and conditions and the treatments available to them. To access our guide, use the button below.
Our experts at Desert Orthopaedic Center are helping patients in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas take control of their foot and ankle health. By participating in the Look for the “O” campaign, a public awareness campaign from the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, our experts are helping patients understand the value of seeking treatment from a specialty-trained orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon for their foot and ankle needs.
Looking for the “O” means choosing the specialized care only a foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon can provide. These surgeons’ unique expertise can help you keep your feet healthy and free from pain.
Explore the resources below to learn when you should Look for the “O” and why it makes such a difference in your foot and ankle health.