Ankle & Foot Arthritis
Conditions that destroy the workings of a normal joint, often leading to pain and stiffness
Ankle Sprain
Tearing of the ligaments of the ankle, typically on the lateral (outside) part of the ankle
Broken Ankle
A partial or complete break in the ankle bone that can range from less serious injuries to severe, shattering-type breaks
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Nerve-related disorders that are passed down through families; early symptoms often are seen around the foot and ankle
Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
Recurring pain on the outer side of the ankle that often develops after an injury; also called ankle instability
High Ankle Sprain
Tearing and damage to the high ankle ligaments; also known as a syndesmotic injury
Os Trigonum Syndrome
A small extra bone in the back of the ankle that results in pain due to pinching of this bone or the surrounding tissue
Osteochondral Lesion
Injuries to the talus (the bottom bone of the ankle joint) that involve both the bone and the overlying cartilage
Peroneal Tendinosis
Enlargement and thickening with swelling of the tendons that run on the outside of the ankle
Pilon Fracture
A high-impact injury in which the leg bones break at the ankle joint; commonly caused by a fall from a height or car accident
Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
Painful inflammation of the joint below the ankle that allows the foot to move from side to side
Talus Fracture
A break in the ankle bone that connects the leg and the foot
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