Ankle Sprain vs. Fracture: How Can I Tell the Difference?
You know you hurt your ankle. But do your symptoms mean it’s sprained or broken? The answer is essential to finding the most effective treatment plan.
About Us
Bryon Butts, DPM, is a board qualified podiatrist at Performance Footcare of New York, PC, in Lake Success, New York, and Midtown Manhattan in New York City. A leading podiatry and foot and ankle surgery practice, Performance Footcare of New York, PC, provides outstanding services for all foot conditions, from blisters and ingrown toenails to stress fractures and serious tendon and ligament injuries. Dr. Butts specializes in sports medicine and treating foot and lower limb conditions in runners.
Whether it’s walking in Central Park, running to catch a cab, or going out for an evening jog, New Yorkers spend more time on their feet than most Americans. Performance Footcare of New York, PC, exists to help address pain in the feet and ankles. Dr. Butts and his team work closely with patients to identify the cause of their symptoms and recommend the appropriate treatments, using conventional, noninvasive options, innovative new therapies, and, where appropriate, advanced surgical options.
Services available at Performance Footcare of New York, PC, include the minimally invasive Tenex procedure for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis, medial incision surgery for bunions and hammer toes, radial shockwave (extracorporeal pulse activation technology or EPAT) for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, shin splints, and neuroma, and cryoablation for Morton’s neuroma.
Dr. Butts administers regenerative medicine therapies including PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and stem cell injections in-office and provides digital X-ray and ultrasound facilities for a fast and accurate diagnosis. The practice also sells Canodyne® CBD gel, topical antifungals (Formula 7®, FungiFoam®, and Dr.’s REMEDY®) for nail and skin infections, urea creams to treat calluses and dry skin, and the award-winning VACOtalus® by OPED ankle brace.
To schedule an appointment at Performance Footcare of New York, PC, call the office or book online today.
Summer Special
50% off orthotics for anyone that has signed up for a marathon or triathlon in the late summer/fall
For your convenience, Performance Footcare of New York, PC, accepts most major insurance plans. This list is not entirely inclusive of all the plans we accept. For specific insurance plan inquiries, please contact the office.
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