ANKLE CONDITIONS

An injury to the Achilles tendon that causes pain in the back of the leg

A condition in which the Achilles tendon degenerates and becomes inflamed

A complete gap between the upper and lower portions of the Achilles tendon

Conditions that destroy the workings of a normal joint, often leading to pain and stiffness

Tearing of the ligaments of the ankle, typically on the lateral (outside) part of the ankle

A partial or complete break in the ankle bone that can range from less serious injuries to severe, shattering-type breaks

Nerve-related disorders that are passed down through families; early symptoms often are seen around the foot and ankle

Recurring pain on the outer side of the ankle that often develops after an injury; also called ankle instability

Tearing and damage to the high ankle ligaments; also known as a syndesmotic injury

Degeneration of the fibers of the Achilles tendon where the tendon inserts into the heel bone

A small extra bone in the back of the ankle that results in pain due to pinching of this bone or the surrounding tissue

Injuries to the talus (the bottom bone of the ankle joint) that involve both the bone and the overlying cartilage

Enlargement and thickening with swelling of the tendons that run on the outside of the ankle

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

Painful inflammation of the joint below the ankle that allows the foot to move from side to side

A break in the ankle bone that connects the leg and the foot