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Podiatrist - New Paltz
66 N. Putt Corners Road
New Paltz, NY 12561
845-255-4414
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Osteochondritis (stiff ankle)

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Osteochondritis are lesions that usually cause pain and stiffness of the ankle joint and affect all age groups. Osteochondritis is caused by a twisting-type injury to the ankle. Symptoms include swelling and ankle pain.

Immobilization of the foot and ankle for a period of time usually resolves the problem. In more severe cases, however, surgery may be prescribed. During the surgery, loose fragments of cartilage and bone are removed from the ankle joint and, in some cases, small drill holes are made in the defect to stimulate new blood vessels and to help form scar tissue that will fill the defect.


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66 N. Putt Corners Road
New Paltz, NY 12561

Dr. Kolber is a podiatrist serving the following areas of New York: New Paltz, Dutchess County, Gardiner, Highland, Hurley, Kerhonkson, Kingston, Kale Katrine, Marlboro, Newburgh, Orange County, Port Ewen, Poughkeepsie, Rosendale, Stone Ridge, Ulster Park, and Wallkill.
Podiatrist - New Paltz, New Paltz Podiatry, 66 N. Putt Corners Road, New Paltz NY, 12561 845-255-4414