About Matthew Jude Steffes, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Board Certifications: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Affiliations: Mercy Hospital South
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Languages: English
Education
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Fellowships: Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic-Orthopedic Sports / Arthroscopic Surgery
Residency: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago-Orthopedic Surgery
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Your health plan is “Home State Health and Show Me Healthy Kids”. Your copayment for visiting Dr. Steffes is $20.
Resources:
Ankle pain When to see a doctor
Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/…/ankle…/sym-20050796
Rest. Keep weight off the ankle as much as possible. · Ice. Place an ice pack or bag of frozen peas on the ankle for 15 to 20 minutes three times a day…
Ankle Injuries: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
WebMD
https://www.webmd.com/…/ankle-injuries-causes-and-tre…
May 25, 2023 — Typically, the initial treatment of a sprain includes resting and protecting the ankle until swelling goes down for about 1 week. That’s …
Ankle pain treatments: At home, medication, and more
MedicalNewsToday
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/…/ankle-pain-treat…
Jan 18, 2023 — Treatments for ankle pain and discomfort vary depending on the cause. Options may include cold compresses and pain medications…