An ankle fracture means that one or more of the bones in your ankle are broken. Ankle fractures are common injuries, especially for athletes. They usually happen when too much stress gets placed on the ankle Symptoms Tenderness to touch Swelling and bruising around the ankle Pain increases with activity and eases with rest Inability […]
Ankle impingement syndrome is an umbrella term to describe soft tissue getting pinched, caught or impinged upon by bone. The bone compressing on the soft tissue causes pain, reduced mobility, and range of motion. Causes There are several causes of anterior ankle impingement. A common cause is chronic, repetitive strain on the ankle due to
A high ankle sprain is also known as a Syndesmosis injury. It is a tear of the anterior tibiofibular ligament which joins the tibia and fibula together just above the ankle. This ankle injury is generally more severe and more complicated to treat than a normal ankle sprain. Symptoms Pain when pressing in on
Partial A partial Achilles tendon rupture can occur in athletes from all sports but particularly in running, jumping, throwing and racket sports.The tendon will not completely tear and it may not be noticed until the activity is stopped. Rupture A total rupture of the Achilles tendon is a complete tear of the tendon and typically
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A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. This can stretch or tear the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that help hold your ankle bones together.Ligaments help stabilize joints, preventing excessive movement. A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments are forced beyond their
