Common Foot and Ankle Injuries
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this episode of IBJI’s Ortho Inform, host Dr. Eric Chehab is joined by foot and ankle specialist Dr. Akshay Jain to discuss common foot and ankle injuries seen every day. They break down ankle sprains, Achilles tendon injuries, fifth metatarsal fractures, Lisfranc injuries, stress fractures, and turf toe—explaining how these injuries happen, treatment options, recovery timelines, and when surgery may or may not be needed. A helpful, patient-focused conversation designed to educate listeners on how to recognize injuries and get back to moving safely.
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In this episode of IBJI’s Ortho Inform, host Dr. Eric Chehab is joined by foot and ankle specialist Dr. Akshay Jain to discuss common foot and ankle injuries seen every day. They break down ankle sprains, Achilles tendon injuries, fifth metatarsal fractures, Lisfranc injuries, stress fractures, and turf toe—explaining how these injuries happen, treatment options, recovery timelines, and when surgery may or may not be needed. A helpful, patient-focused conversation designed to educate listeners on how to recognize injuries and get back to moving safely.