orthopedic conditions
Ankle Conditions
Treatment/Condition |
Definition |
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Ankle Anatomy | Learn more about the ankle joint and its important structures. |
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 Joint Replacement of the Ankle | Surgery to replace the ankle joint with an artificial joint. |
Osteoarthritis of the Ankle | Wear and tear that occurs over years after an ankle injury. |
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. |
Shin Splints | Pain along the front or inside edge of the shinbone (tibia). |