More on ankle ligaments

lahor, check your PMs.

I could really use some advice here.

Thanks!

I decided to jump back into this discussion to provide an update:

A few months ago, I slipped in my apartment and landed hard on my ankle. After a few days, the pain set in, and the injury was diagnosed as a sprain. I initially managed it with acupuncture, but about a month and a half ago, I put too much weight on the outer edge of my foot, and the issues resurfaced. Even after that seemed to settle down, I felt a sharp clicking sensation and intense shooting pains just by shifting my leg while sitting. Since then, it’s been nothing but trouble. It sounds like it might involve the Achilles tendon, but even my ankle doesn't feel the way it used to. Walking for any extended period is difficult because the pain intensifies—it's located just below the ankle joint, slightly behind the bone.

I assume the next logical step is to get an ultrasound (my primary care doctor's current substitute isn't offering much insight here). Does anyone know where I can have this done privately in New York City? Furthermore, which specialist—perhaps an orthopedic surgeon—would you recommend so I can finally put this matter to rest?