New anatomic structure in the ankle joint described by a team of researchers could explain why many ankle injuries produce chronic pain. New study identifies a ligament in the lateral side of the ...

Ankle sprain is the common injury in all age groups. Chronic ankle instability is indicated by recurrent ankle sprains, with ...

Anterior ankle impingement (footballer's ankle) is a painful pinching or compression of either the soft or the bony tissue at the front of your ankle joint. It happens when the tissue of the joint ...

Ankle arthritis occurs when the cartilage between your shin bone (tibia) and your top foot bone (talus) wears away. Cartilage is the flexible tissue that cushions your joints and absorbs shock. Loss ...

Ankles are often an overlooked part of the puzzle when it comes to training, but they’re one of the most common injury areas for athletes. The classic injury is a sprained ankle. That’s when the ...

Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Surgeons use it to diagnose and treat problems inside the ankle joint. Ankle arthroscopy involves using an arthroscope, which is a small, ...

1 School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland 2 Institute for Sport and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland 3 Insight Centre ...

Ankle replacement is a common surgery that might be recommended if damage to your ankle joint makes it hard for you to walk or do daily tasks. Recovery will take several weeks. Share on Pinterest ...

A doctor might recommend ankle arthroplasty (ankle replacement surgery) if you have ankle arthritis or joint damage due to a previous ankle injury. The procedure relieves pain while retaining the ...