A 45-year-old member asked:
Pain in a past healed broken ankle after work out. get orthotics at walgreens?
5 doctor answers • 13 doctors weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
33 years experience
Can try: You can try off the shelf orthotics and see if they help. If not see a doctor with expertise in this area. These include, orthopedists, podiatrists and physiatrists.
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Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 42 years experience
Try it: You can try an off the shelf orthotic to help stabilize the foot, but if continues see a podiatrist for evaluation.
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Dr. Rudolf Zakanswered
Podiatric Surgery 20 years experience
Pain in ankle: Sounds like you have develop some post traumatic arthritis in that ankle. Over the counter orthotics will probably not help you. I would talk to your doctor about custom orthotics or wearing a brace on your ankle for stability.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Would recommend: X-rays and clinical exam to exam why the ankle is bothering you. Orthotics are not a magical cure for everything. You may need more control of the ankle whereas, an orthotic has more direct effect on the arch, with a secondary effect (not as powerful) on the ankle.
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Dr. Brandon Macyanswered
Podiatry 42 years experience
Do NOT get: Orthotics at a drug store. If you need them get examined first by a podiatrist to see if you need them and then get good ones there.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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