Foot Trauma
Expert treatment for foot injuries, fractures, and trauma-related conditions.
Location
27 Hospital Ave, Suite 301
Danbury, CT 06810
Foot Trauma services offered in Danbury, CT. Many people associate foot trauma with runners and athletes, but everyday folks are just as at risk. Regardless of the cause, Evolve Foot & Woundcare has a solution and provides high-quality care to people in Danbury, Connecticut. Skilled foot doctor Shanique Bingham, DPM, tailors personalized treatment plans to manage foot trauma and encourage the body's healing process.
Foot Trauma Q&A
What is foot trauma?
Foot trauma occurs when you injure any part of your foot, such as your toes, ankles, or heels. Your feet have dozens of bones, joints, tendons, muscles, and ligaments. These hard and soft tissues work together to support a full range of motion but are susceptible to injury and general wear-and-tear. Visit Evolve Foot & Woundcare right away if you experience foot trauma. Intervention and treatment can stop the pain, prevent the injury from worsening, and help you return to your favorite activities sooner.
What are some examples of foot trauma?
At Evolve Foot & Woundcare, Dr. Bingham treats various types of foot trauma, including bruises, puncture wounds, cuts and scrapes, ligament sprains, muscle strains, torn and ruptured tendons, fractures (broken bones), dislocated joints, and crush injuries. Foot trauma can also occur due to untreated diabetes. Dr. Bingham offers treatment for diabetic neuropathy and diabetic ulcers (slow-healing wounds that form on the legs and feet).
How does a foot doctor diagnose foot trauma?
Dr. Bingham reviews your medical records and asks about your injury, including what you were doing when it occurred, the symptoms you're experiencing, and if the pain extends into other areas of your body, like your lower leg or buttocks. Next, Dr. Bingham completes a podiatry exam. She looks at your skin for bruising, swelling, and redness; assesses your muscle strength, reflexes, and joint flexibility; and gently presses on the affected area, checking for sensitive places. Then, she refers you to Danbury Hospital for X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs.
What is the treatment for foot trauma?
Dr. Bingham treats foot trauma using a conservative, patient-centered approach. She might suggest rest, ice, compression, activity changes, corticosteroid injections, physical therapy, custom orthotics, bracing with a cast or a splint, mobility devices like crutches or a wheelchair, and wound care. Depending on your injury's severity, Dr. Bingham might recommend surgical intervention, performed at Danbury Hospital.