Dealing with ankle pain is certainly something that can hold you back from being your best self. When the discomfort becomes too much, you may not be able to take on your favorite sporting activities and exercise routines, and you could even have issues with work or simply getting around your home. If you are tired of dealing with the instability, swelling, and pain, you can work with Mill Creek Foot and Ankle Clinic. Our team of friendly professionals will be able to help you with chronic lateral ankle pain treatment and surgery in Seattle.
If you have ever had a sprained ankle that did not heal properly, you could start to notice a good bit of recurring or chronic stiffness and pain that will develop on the outer portion of your ankle. However, there can be a number of other conditions that can lead to the same chronic lateral ankle pain. Our team will be happy to have you come in for an initial consultation, so that we can hear your symptoms, give you a complete examination, and then formulate a treatment plan.
What are some of the common symptoms that occur when you have chronic lateral ankle pain? Some of the symptoms are as follows:
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Instability or the feeling that you ankle is giving way
- Pain that lies on the outer side of your ankle, which can also be intense to the point of your not being able to walk at times
- Issues while walking on ground that is uneven or in high heels
- Tenderness
- Multiple ankle sprains
Have lateral ankle pain symptoms? Call Mill Creek Foot and Ankle Clinic at (425)482-6663 for chronic lateral ankle pain treatment and surgery in Seattle.
