Urgent Foot Care

What is urgent foot care?

Urgent foot care at Vittori Foot & Ankle Specialist involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating common foot injuries. 

The skilled foot and ankle specialists are highly trained in pinpointing specific injuries, easing discomfort, and preventing crippling complications. 

See the experts at Vittori Foot & Ankle Specialist at the first sign of severe or ongoing foot or ankle pain.

Which conditions can urgent foot care address?

Common reasons people seek urgent foot care include:

• Foot pain
• Ankle pain
• Sprains
• Strains
• Fractures
• Large or non-healing wounds
• Pus, redness, warmth, or other signs of an infection
• Diabetic foot problems
• Heel pain
• Ingrown toenails
• Muscle or tendon injuries
• Cysts
• Tendon pain

Some foot and ankle injuries cause mild pain and heal on their own over time. In other cases, urgent medical attention is the best way to ease discomfort and optimize your recovery.

Common reasons for foot injuries include walking barefoot, poor-fitted shoes, physically demanding jobs, playing sports, diabetes, arthritis, and other chronic diseases.

How are foot injuries diagnosed?

The experts at Vittori Foot & Ankle Specialist diagnose the specific foot problem by discussing your symptoms, reviewing your medical history, and examining your feet and ankles. 

They may touch certain parts of your foot, ask you to stand up or walk, or have you move your feet or toes in various positions.

Your specialist may also order onsite X-rays, ultrasounds, or other imaging procedures to create internal images of your foot or ankle. Swabs or biopsies help diagnose certain types of foot problems. 

What happens during urgent foot care?

Your customized urgent foot care treatment plan may consist of one or more of the following:

• Stitches, debridement, and other types of wound care
• Fracture care
• Braces, casts, wraps, or walking boots
• Ice or heat packs
• Physical therapy
• Stretching
• Changes in physical activity 
• Custom orthotics
• MLS laser therapy 
• Topical medications
• Oral medicines
• Injections 
• Extracorporeal shock wave therapy
• In-office medical procedures

Your podiatrist can remove corns, calluses, cysts, warts, ingrown toenails, and more. They may suggest surgery if you have a severe foot or ankle injury that likely won’t heal on its own. The team personalizes a treatment plan that offers lasting relief.

Schedule an urgent foot care evaluation at Vittori Foot & Ankle Specialists by phone or online, or simply walk into the office today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Urgent Foot Care

What qualifies as a foot or ankle emergency? You should seek urgent care if you experience a sudden injury with an inability to bear weight, severe swelling, a deep laceration, or signs of infection (redness, warmth, and drainage). For our patients in Homer Glen, we provide fast, expert evaluation to prevent minor injuries from becoming long-term problems.

Why choose a podiatrist over the Emergency Room for foot injuries? While ERs are great for general trauma, they often lack specialized foot and ankle equipment. At Vittori Foot & Ankle Specialist, we have on-site digital X-rays and specialized treatments like minimally invasive fracture repair ready to go. You’ll receive expert specialist care immediately, often with much shorter wait times than a hospital in Orland Park.

Do you offer same-day appointments for injuries? Yes. We set aside time in our schedule to accommodate urgent needs for patients in New Lenox and the surrounding areas. If you have stepped on a foreign object, suffered a sports injury, or have a painful ingrown nail, call us immediately for a priority appointment.

What should I do for a foot injury before I arrive at the office? If you suspect a fracture or severe sprain, keep the foot elevated and apply ice (20 minutes on, 20 minutes off) to reduce swelling. Avoid putting any weight on the foot until Dr. Vittori or Dr. Thakrar can perform a professional diagnostic exam.