Foot and ankle fractures can happen suddenly and often have a major impact on a patient’s ability to walk, work, exercise, and perform daily activities. These injuries may occur from sports, falls, motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, or simple missteps. While some fractures can heal well with immobilization and protected weight bearing, others require surgery to restore alignment, stability, and function.
Dr. Matthew Diamond is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon with particular expertise in foot and ankle trauma and fracture care. He treats both simple and complex fractures, guiding patients from diagnosis through treatment, recovery, and return to activity.
Foot and ankle fractures vary widely in severity. Dr. Diamond treats many types of acute injuries, including:
Because each fracture is different, treatment depends on the location of the injury, the alignment of the bones, joint involvement, patient activity level, medical history, and long-term goals.
Dr. Diamond believes in educating patients about their injury so they understand both non-surgical and surgical treatment options. Many fractures can be treated successfully with casting, bracing, a boot, activity modification, and close monitoring with imaging.
When surgery is necessary, the goal is to restore proper alignment and stability so the bone and surrounding joints can heal in the best possible position. Surgical treatment may involve plates, screws, pins, or other fixation techniques depending on the injury pattern.
Recovery after a foot or ankle fracture depends on the severity of the injury and whether surgery is needed. Some patients may return to activity relatively quickly, while others require a longer period of protected weight bearing and physical therapy.
Dr. Diamond works closely with each patient throughout the recovery process, including guidance on weight bearing, rehabilitation, work restrictions, return to sports, and long-term prevention of stiffness, weakness, or repeat injury.
As part of Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Dr. Diamond provides comprehensive fracture care within a multidisciplinary orthopedic practice. His experience in foot and ankle trauma allows him to treat a wide range of injuries, from common ankle fractures to more complex fractures involving the heel, midfoot, and ankle joint.
His goal is to help patients heal properly, regain mobility, and return safely to the activities that matter most.
