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Condition: Ankle Injuries

Your ankle bone and the ends of your two lower leg bones make up the ankle joint. Your ligaments, which connect bones to one another, stabilize and support it. Your muscles and tendons move it.

The most common ankle problems are sprains and fractures (broken bones). A sprain is an injury to the ligaments. It may take a few weeks to many months to heal completely. A fracture is a break in a bone. You can also injure other parts of the ankle such as tendons, which join muscles to bone, and cartilage, which cushions your joints. Ankle sprains and fractures are common sports injuries.

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Providers Treating Ankle Injuries

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Ankle Injuries. Review each provider for availability.

Larry Balle II, M.D.

Larry Balle II, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician

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Wesley K. Cox, M.D.

Wesley K. Cox, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Navin R. Kilambi, M.D.

Navin R. Kilambi, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Chelsea S. Mathews, M.D.

Chelsea S. Mathews, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Kathryn L. Nance, M.D.

Kathryn L. Nance, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician

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Lawrence K. 'Larry' O'Malley, M.D.

Lawrence K. "Larry" O'Malley, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Ramon C. Ylanan, M.D.

Ramon C. Ylanan, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician

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Locations Where Providers Treat Ankle Injuries

UAMS Orthopaedic Clinic on Shackleford

Orthopaedic Clinic — Shackleford

2 Shackleford West Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72211

Appointment Phone Numbers
(501) 526-1046
New Patients
(501) 614-2663
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Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic — Fayetteville

201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
(479) 966-4491
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Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine clinic in Lowell

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic — Lowell

519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745

Appointment Phone Number
(479) 334-7030
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Areas of Expertise for Ankle Injuries

Male runner touching foot in pain due to sprained ankle.

Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics (Part of Orthopaedics)

The fellowship-trained foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons at UAMS provide comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions and injuries that affect the foot and ankle.  With our extensive knowledge …

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Sports Medicine (Part of Orthopaedics)

From the youngest athlete to the weekend warrior or senior athlete, all skill levels can benefit from our services to help you heal and return to your favorite activities. The …

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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Mailing Address: 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-7000
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