Ankle

Anatomy

The foot and ankle in the human body work together to provide balance, stability, movement, and propulsion.

How does the Foot & Ankle joint work?

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Ankle Fracture

Ankle injuries are the most common sports-related injury. An ankle fracture is a break in one or more bones that make up the ankle joint. Sometimes ligaments may also be damaged.

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Achilles Tendon Rupture

Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord present behind the ankle that connects the calf muscles to heel bone. It is used when you walk, run and jump. When the Achilles tendon becomes thin, weak, or if it is not used, it may be susceptible to injury or damage.

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Ankle Sprain

Sprain is characterized either by stretching or tearing of ligaments, which connect adjacent bones in a joint and provides stability to the joint. An ankle sprain is a common injury and occurs when you fall or suddenly twist the ankle joint, or when you land your foot in an awkward position after a jump.

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Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common problem that causes pain under the heel bone often with a lengthy walk and prolonged standing. It is most often seen in middle-aged men and women. Plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that lies at the bottom of the foot. It runs from the heel bone to the toe and forms the arch of the foot. The plantar fascia functions as a shock absorber and supports the arch of the foot.

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Ankle Instability

Ankle instability is a chronic condition characterized by a recurrent slipping of the outer side of the ankle. It usually results from repeated ankle sprains. It is generally noticed during movement of the ankle joint but can also occur during standing as well.

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Ankle Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure during which the internal structure of a joint is examined for diagnosis and treatment of problems inside the joint. Ankle Arthroscopy includes the diagnosis and treatment of ankle conditions.

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Ankle Replacement

Total ankle replacement surgery is used to treat the pain and immobility of severe end stage arthritis that has not responded to non-surgical treatments. The goal of ankle joint replacement surgery is to eliminate your pain and increase the mobility of your ankle joint.

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Ankle Instability Surgery

Ankle instability surgery is performed to treat an unstable ankle and involves the repair or replacement of a torn or stretched ligament.

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Click on the topics below to find out more from the orthopedic connection website of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

• Achilles tendon
• Adult (Acquired) Flatfoot
• Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
• Ankle Fractures
• Athletic Shoes
• Rotura de tobillo (Broken Ankle)
• Broken Ankle
• Bunions
• Clubfoot
• Corns
• Diabetic foot
• Flexible flatfoot in children
• Foot Pain
• Fracture of the Talus
• Fractures of the Heel
• Hammer toe
• Heel Pain
• Ingrown Toenail
• Intoeing
• Orthotic Devices
• Paediatric Thigh Bone Fracture
• Plantar fasciitis
• Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
• Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
• Sesamoiditis
• Sprained Ankle
• Stiff Big Toe (Hallux rigidus)
• Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
• Toe and Forefoot Fractures