New anatomic structure in the ankle joint described by a team of researchers could explain why many ankle injuries produce chronic pain. New study identifies a ligament in the lateral side of the ...
Ankle arthritis occurs when the cartilage between your shin bone (tibia) and your top foot bone (talus) wears away. Cartilage is the flexible tissue that cushions your joints and absorbs shock. Loss ...
Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Surgeons use it to diagnose and treat problems inside the ankle joint. Ankle arthroscopy involves using an arthroscope, which is a small, ...
What is Ankle Pain - Symptom Evaluation? Ankle pain can be a sign of injury or impairment in some part of the ankle joint. The ankle joint is a complex junction where the bones of the foot and the leg ...
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line.
Whether ankle pain is caused by arthritis or something else, it can send you to the doctor looking for answers. If you visit your doctor for ankle pain, they’ll examine the ankle joint. This is where ...
A common complaint from many patients is they have “weak ankles” and sprain them often and a lot. If you’ve ever sprained your ankle, you know it can be quite ...
With psoriatic arthritis (PsA), it’s common to have problems with your ankles. You may have joint inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness. It may go along with issues in your feet, knees, and hips ...
Part II: [Experts discuss what to expect after ankle surgery] Ankle arthritis is a disease of relatively young and active patients, yet treatments are often time-limited. The emergence of improved ...
Ankle arthritis causes inflammation in the ankle joint. It can make movement and daily tasks, like walking, uncomfortable. An ankle fusion helps by limiting movement, thus relieving ankle pain. Ankle ...