A complete gap between the upper and lower portions of the Achilles tendon
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
A break of the forefoot (metatarsals) or toe (phalanges). Most of the time, these injuries heal without surgery.
A break of the heel bone often caused by a fall from a height or car accident
Tearing and damage to the high ankle ligaments; much less common than a traditional ankle sprain
A break at the base of the fifth metatarsal (bone on the outer side of the foot)
Injury involving the joints and/or the ligaments of the middle of the foot that can be mistaken for a foot sprain
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
An injury to the ligament in the ball of your foot that supports the joints under the toes
A small crack in a bone that most often results from overuse and an increase in activity
A break in the ankle bone that connects the leg and the foot
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