Dr. Kevin Plancher with Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine says ankle injuries can be serious; gives tips to cut risks.
NEW YORK, and GREENWICH, Conn. (PRWEB) October 23, 2018
Fractured ankle? It’s more than just an inconvenience that puts a crimp in wearing fashionable shoes or climbing stairs. In fact, an ankle injury can pose a serious threat to quality of life if not treated properly. That’s the word from nationally noted orthopaedic surgeon, leading sports medicine physician and US Ski Team physician, Kevin D Plancher, MD, who cautions a broken ankle can increase the possibility of a secondary fracture; may become arthritic, making walking and other activities more difficult later in life; and could be linked to other health issues, such as osteoporosis, a bone-weakening condition primarily affecting the elderly, especially women. “The good news is that we can help with early and proper diagnosis and treatment,” Dr. Plancher adds.
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