ANKLE TREATMENT
Ankle Sprain & Instability Treatment in Billings, MT
Board-certified foot and ankle surgeons. Arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery when needed. Serving Montana since 1988.
(406) 256-0077Acute injury? Same-day appointments may be available.
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Specialist Care for Sprains and Instability
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries we treat. Things can go really well with ankle sprains, but come and make sure there's nothing else going on. We need to see it and get our hands on it to make sure there's nothing else going on. We will give you a plan, including physical therapy if needed for ongoing treatment.
Our surgeons are trained in ankle arthroscopy and lateral ankle stabilization, and our practice includes a surgeon board certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. We treat ankle injuries from initial evaluation through surgery and recovery, with in-house physical therapy handling rehabilitation.
If you've been told "it's just a sprain" but your ankle keeps giving way, that's a signal to see a specialist. Subtle ligament tears, cartilage injuries, and chronic instability are conditions we evaluate every week.
Ankle Arthroscopy
We perform ankle arthroscopy at Northern Rocky Surgery Center, the standard approach for evaluating and treating cartilage damage, impingement, and intra-articular injuries.
Lateral Ankle Stabilization
Our practice includes a surgeon board certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. We perform the Brostrom procedure and advanced stabilization techniques for chronic instability.
Board-Certified Surgeons
You are seen by a foot and ankle surgeon from the first visit. One provider. One clear diagnosis. One treatment plan.
In-House Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy team handles rehabilitation and post-op recovery in the same building. Coordinated care, no fragmented referrals.
Bracing, Rehab, and Surgical Repair
Conservative Care First
We start with the least invasive effective treatment. The right approach depends on what you actually have, which is why we examine you first. Not every sprain needs surgery, and we won't push it when it's not needed.
Surgical When Indicated
- Lateral ankle stabilization (Brostrom procedure): For chronic instability, performed at Northern Rocky Surgery Center.
- Ankle arthroscopy: Minimally invasive, performed by our surgeons at Northern Rocky Surgery Center.
- Tendon augmentation: For severe instability cases, performed at Northern Rocky Surgery Center.
In-House Post-Op Physical Therapy
Post-operative rehabilitation is handled by our in-house physical therapy team. Your surgeon and your therapist coordinate directly. No guessing, no handoff errors, no driving across town to a separate clinic.
Pain-Free Is Not Healed; Healed Is Not Strong
Most recurrent sprains happen because the athlete stopped rehab the moment it stopped hurting. Our protocols progress through strength, proprioception, and sport-specific demands, not just pain resolution.
Your Ankle Evaluation
You are evaluated by a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. Imaging is performed when indicated. If advanced imaging is needed, we coordinate MRI or CT promptly.
You get an honest assessment. If surgery is the right answer, we tell you that. If rehabilitation is the right answer, we build the plan and get it started, often with our in-house PT team at the same visit.
Related Conditions
Questions? Call us at (406) 256-0077.