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High heeled winter boots are dangerous on ice and snow
"Wearing high heels makes you more unstable when walking or standing on dry surfaces, let alone slippery ones like ice or snow," says Dr. Banks. "A stylish low-heeled winter boot is a lot more fashionable than a cast and crutches." Banks also recommends that women scuff up the soles of new boots or purchase adhesive rubber soles to provide greater traction. Falls from high-heeled boots can lead to a number of injuries, depending on how a woman loses her balance. If her ankles roll inward or outward, she can break her ankles. If her ankle twists, ligaments can be stretched or torn, causing a sprain. According to the ACFAS consumer web site, FootPhysicians.com, broken and sprained ankles can be present at the same time. "This time of year I see a variety of broken bones occurring in patients who have slipped on the ice," says Banks. "These include broken toes, metatarsals, heels and ankles." Dr. Banks urges women hurt from slips and falls in high-heeled winter boots to contact his office at 835-8389 for prompt evaluation and treatment. In the meantime, immediately use the "R.I.C.E." method - rest, ice, compression and elevation - to help reduce swelling, pain and further injury. "Delaying treatment can result in long term complications such as chronic ankle instability and pain, arthritis or deformity," says Banks. "Even if you are able to walk on the injured foot, pain, swelling or bruising indicates a serious injury.
The Smoky Mountain Foot and Ankle Clinic welcomes you in their offices located throughout Western North Carolina. To contact Dr. Banks at the Smoky Mountain Foot and Andle Clinic, PA, call 828-835-8389.
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