Manhattan Podiatry Group • Acute Injury Evaluation, Stabilization & Surgical Reconstruction
Foot and ankle trauma encompasses a wide spectrum of acute injuries, from severe ligament sprains and tendon ruptures to stress fractures, crush injuries, and complex bone breaks resulting from missteps, sports accidents, or sudden impacts.
Prompt, expert intervention is critical to ensure proper bone alignment, prevent chronic joint instability, and avoid long-term post-traumatic arthritis. At Manhattan Podiatry Group, Dr. Mark Sharobeem, DPM, provides advanced diagnostic imaging, rapid stabilization, and precise non-surgical or surgical reconstruction tailored to each patient.
Located at 55 Broadway, Suite 602[cite: 10], our Financial District practice offers urgent evaluation protocols to manage acute trauma and restore safe, stable mobility as quickly as possible.
Twisting the ankle or foot beyond its normal range stretches or tears stabilizing ligaments. High ankle sprains or severe lateral tears require specialized immobilization to prevent chronic joint laxity.
Impacts, falls, or repetitive stress can cause hairline cracks (stress fractures) or complete displacement of metatarsals, phalanges, or the malleoli. Immediate X-ray imaging confirms the exact fracture line.
Lisfranc injuries and crush trauma to the midfoot architecture demand meticulous evaluation. Misdiagnosed midfoot sprains can lead to chronic deformity and debilitating pain if not treated properly.
Not all foot and ankle trauma requires surgery. Many stable fractures and severe sprains heal successfully through structured immobilization using custom casting, walking boots, and progressive physical therapy protocols.
However, displaced fractures, unstable joint dislocations, and torn ligaments often necessitate surgical intervention. Dr. Sharobeem utilizes advanced techniques including open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) with plates and screws, and arthroscopic repair to restore perfect anatomical alignment.
When bone fragments are displaced or joint surfaces are compromised, surgical fixation ensures proper bone union, protects cartilage health, and enables patients to return to active, pain-free movement.
* If you have experienced an acute foot or ankle injury, contact our Financial District office immediately for expert triage and imaging.
Clinically, severe sprains and fractures can present with identical swelling and bruising. An on-site digital X-ray evaluation is essential to rule out bone breaks and determine the precise extent of trauma.
Surgery is typically required when bone fragments are displaced, when the fracture extends into the joint surface, or when surrounding ligaments are severely torn, causing joint instability that cannot heal properly with casting alone.
A Lisfranc injury involves damage to the bones or ligaments in the midfoot. Because this area maintains the arch of the foot, untreated or misdiagnosed Lisfranc injuries can lead to chronic pain, instability, and accelerated arthritis.
Dr. Mark Sharobeem, DPM, provides targeted conservative and surgical care at our Financial District practice. Click any condition below to learn more about symptoms and treatment pathways.
Contact Manhattan Podiatry Group today for trauma evaluation and fracture treatment with Dr. Mark Sharobeem, DPM.