Trauma and Fracture

"Very knowledgeable, very personable, great office staff, and most of all….. he took the TIME and explained everything to me in terms I could understand. Showed me the X-rays and explained those so no doubt about my injuries and severity. Would recommend Dr. V to ANYONE and EVERYONE who needs a good foot and ankle specialist!'

DAVID | AUG 26, 2022

Sprains, fractures and torn or strained ligaments and tendons are common foot and ankle injuries that often happen due to falls, accidents, or athletic injuries. These injuries can be painful and make it difficult to walk.

Ryan Vazales, DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS, treats a wide range of foot and ankle injuries, including Achilles tendon rupture, high ankle sprains, sports-related, sprains, strains and fractures, and fractures from minor to severe.

What is a fracture?

While strains are soft tissue injuries to ligaments, fractures are “broken bones,” and often require more treatment. More serious fractures that cause bones to be misaligned or separated may require surgery. Less serious fractures may require a brace or cast to stabilize the bone and allow it to heal.

The most common types of fractures include:

• Toe fractures
• Metatarsal fractures
• Lis Franc injury / fracture
• Calcaneus fractures
• Ankle fractures

Call Advanced Foot & Ankle of Virginia or schedule an appointment online if you have suffered from an athletic or traumatic injury.