Ankle Arthritis Physiotherapy treatment in Delhi

Ankle arthritis physiotherapy in Delhi.

Ankle arthritis is as a result of what is known as "wear and tear" (or osteoarthritis). Other forms of ankle arthritis exist which can effect the ankle such as inflammatory arthritis, an example of which would be rheumatoid arthritis

Symptoms

• People with osteoarthritis in the foot or ankle experience, in varying degrees, one or more of the following:
• Pain and stiffness in the joint
• Swelling in or near the joint
• Difficulty walking or bending the joint

Physiotherapy Treatment of Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle

Proper treatment of foot and ankle arthritis addresses both pain and joint deformity. Pain develops when the joint is injured. Injury to the joint may result from swelling caused by inflammatory arthritis or from the loss of joint surface (cartilage), often caused by trauma. If left untreated, the foot and ankle may eventually become deformed.

If your doctor suspects you have arthritis of the foot and ankle, he/she will ask you to have a complete medical history and physical examination. X-rays and laboratory tests often can confirm the type and extent of the arthritis. Other tests such as a bone scan, computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be used to evaluate your condition.

Once your doctor confirms you have arthritis, he/she will recommend a treatment regimen which may include medications by mouth (anti-inflammatories), injections (steroids), physical therapy, weight loss, or orthotics such as pads in your shoes or custom-made braces.

Physiotherapists who specialize in the nonsurgical and surgical care of foot and ankle problems, can diagnose and treat your arthritis. In your orthopaedic surgeon, other health care professionals may care for you, including a rheumatologist (medical arthritis specialist), (rehabilitation specialist, pedorthist (footwear specialist), physiotherapist, orthotist (brace specialist), occupational therapist, nurse and/or clinical social worker.