Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Ankle fractures from icy sidewalk falls in NYC most commonly involve the lateral malleolus (outer fibula) or result in bimalleolar fractures when the ankle rolls forcefully under body weight on impact. The mechanism — sudden uncontrolled inversion or eversion on a slippery surface — creates high-energy forces that can break bone, tear ligaments, or both simultaneously. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, our NYC slip-and-fall ankle fracture specialists perform on-site digital X-ray at the time of your first visit, classify the fracture type and severity, and provide a comprehensive medical report documenting the injury mechanism, diagnosis, and treatment plan — documentation that is essential for personal injury and premises liability claims under New York law.
Treatment for sidewalk slip-and-fall ankle fractures at Healthy Feet Podiatry follows the same evidence-based protocols as all ankle fractures — stable fractures managed with immobilization and protected weight-bearing, unstable fractures referred for surgical fixation — but with additional emphasis on thorough clinical documentation from the very first visit. We record the injury date, mechanism of injury, initial examination findings, imaging results, and treatment course in medico-legal format, and we work cooperatively with personal injury attorneys when patients choose to pursue compensation from negligent property owners. New York City property owners are legally obligated to clear ice and snow within a reasonable time — if that obligation was not met when you fell, your medical records from Healthy Feet Podiatry will be a cornerstone of your case.
Healthy Feet Podiatry has treated hundreds of ankle fracture patients resulting from NYC’s notoriously hazardous winter sidewalks, and we understand the dual urgency of these cases — healing your ankle and protecting your legal rights simultaneously. Our Manhattan clinics accept walk-in urgent appointments during business hours for acute fracture injuries, and we accept major insurance plans, workers’ compensation, and no-fault insurance for qualifying patients. If you’ve fractured your ankle in a sidewalk fall anywhere in the five boroughs this winter, come see Healthy Feet Podiatry first — expert care and complete documentation from day one puts you in the strongest possible position, medically and legally.
TESTIMONIAL
Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Everyone was super friendly. Doctor Rick’s explained everything thoroughly.
Dr Bell was incredibly thorough and personable. Gave me great information and useful information for my next steps. A great experience!
“Fast, professional, and very clean office. I was checked in and seen within 10 minutes of my scheduled time. Dr. Ricks was straight to the point but thorough. The front desk staff was also incredibly helpful.
All of the staff are super welcoming and professional! Bianca took excellent care in getting my X-rays. Dr. Ricks was thorough in explaining my diagnosis and next steps. Highly recommended!!
Well before I came in today to see Dr. Ricks my foot in pain was 9/10 and now I feel good 🙏🏿🤩 thanks
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Dr. Farah Alani is a New York City foot and ankle surgeon at To Healthy Feet Podiatry, a boutique podiatry practice located in the heart…
Dr. Alison Bell was born in Manhattan and is a Public Health graduate of Charles R. Drew University. She obtained her medical degree from Kent…
Dr. Roxann Clarke is a graduate of Hampton University in Virginia, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology and her Master of Science…
Dr. Ricks is a board-certified fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon committed to delivering top-tier foot and ankle care. From New Jersey, she a Bachelor’s in…
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