orthopedic education
Ankle Conditions
Ankle Fusion
A surgical procedure that is usually done when an ankle joint becomes worn out and painful.
Ankle Impingement Problems
Occurs when soft tissues around the ankle are pinched or nipped.
Ankle Sprain and Instability
A common injury that results when the ankle is twisted, or turned in (inverted).
Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries
An injury that involves the ligaments above the ankle joint. Common in athletes.
Artificial Join Replacement of the Ankle
Surgery to replace the ankle joint with an artificial joint.
Peroneal Tendon Problems
Problems affecting the two peroneal tendons that lie behind the outer ankle bone.
Peroneal Tendon Subluxation
Injury to the structures that form and support the tunnel containing the peroneal tendons.
