Woodbridge Office

(703) 583-5959

Chantilly Office

(703) 490-5599

Woodbridge Office

14010 Smoketown Rd., Suite 103

Woodbridge, VA 22192

(703) 583-5959

(703) 583-5995

Chantilly Office

3914 Centreville Road, Suite 200

Chantilly, VA 20151

(703) 490-5599

(703) 583-5995

Crofton Office

1657 Crofton Blvd., Suite 201

Crofton, MD 21114

(410) 721-4505

(410) 721-2394

Sterling Office

46440 Benedict Dr., Suite 209

Sterling, VA 20164

(703) 444-9555

(703) 444-1190

White Plains Office

4475 Regency Pl., Suite 204

White Plains, MD 20695

(301) 645-1406

(301) 645-0997

Annapolis Office

43 Old Solomons Island Rd, Suite 102

Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 263-3100

(410) 263-7380

Woodbridge Office

14010 Smoketown Rd., Suite 103

Woodbridge, VA 22192

(703) 583-5959

(703) 583-5995

Chantilly Office

3914 Centreville Road, Suite 200

Chantilly, VA 20151

(703) 490-5599

(703) 583-5995

Crofton Office

1657 Crofton Blvd., Suite 201

Crofton, MD 21114

(410) 721-4505

(410) 721-2394

Sterling Office

46440 Benedict Dr., Suite 209

Sterling, VA 20164

(703) 444-9555

(703) 444-1190

White Plains Office

4475 Regency Pl., Suite 204

White Plains, MD 20695

(301) 645-1406

(301) 645-0997

Annapolis Office

43 Old Solomons Island Rd, Suite 102

Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 263-3100

(410) 263-7380

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What Is Acute Inflammation?
Inflammation is the body’s normal protective response to an injury, irritation, or surgery. This natural “defense” process brings increased blood flow to the area, resulting in an accumulation of fluid. As the body mounts this protective response, the symptoms of inflammation develop. These include:

 

  • Swelling
  • Pain
  • Increased warmth and redness of the skin

Inflammation can be acute or chronic. When it is acute, it occurs as an immediate response to trauma (an injury or surgery), usually within two hours. When it is chronic, the inflammation reflects an ongoing response to a longer-term medical condition, such as arthritis.

Although inflammation can be caused by an infection, they are not the same and are treated differently. Your foot and ankle surgeon can best determine the cause of your inflamed tissue.

Treatment
To reduce inflammation and the resulting swelling and pain, injured tissue needs to be properly treated. The earlier you start treatment, the better.

Initial treatment for acute inflammation in the foot or ankle consists of RICE therapy:

  • Rest: Stay off the foot or ankle. Walking may cause further injury.
  • Ice: Apply an ice pack to the injured area, placing a thin towel between the ice and the skin. Use ice for 20 minutes and then wait at least 40 minutes before icing again.
  • Compression: An elastic wrap should be used to control swelling.
  • Elevation: The foot or ankle should be raised slightly above the level of your heart to reduce swelling.

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In addition to the above measures, your foot and ankle surgeon may prescribe a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen, or another type of medication.

If Pain Persists or Becomes Worse
The symptoms of inflammation typically improve within two or three days. If your pain and discomfort do not improve after three days, call your doctor or go to an emergency room to determine whether a more serious problem exists.

As with any medical problem, it’s important that you follow your doctor’s instructions carefully regarding your injury or postoperative care.

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Woodbridge Office

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

7:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

Select Saturdays 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Sunday:

Closed

Chantilly Office

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

7:30 am-3:30 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:30 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-1:00 pm

Saturday:

Select Saturdays 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Sunday:

Closed

Sterling Office

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-3:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

White Plains Office

Monday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-3:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Crofton Office

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

7:30 am-3:30 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-12:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Annapolis Office

Monday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed