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Foot and Ankle Arthritis

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Arthritis is the inflammation of joints as a result of degeneration of the smooth cartilage that lines the ends of bones in a joint.

Ankle Fractures

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Ankle injuries are very common in athletes and individuals performing physical work; often resulting in severe pain and impaired mobility.

Ankle Ligament Injury

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Ligaments are made up of elastic tissues that interconnect bones to one another. They bind the joint together, providing stability and support to the joint.

Ankle Pain

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Ankle pain refers to any form of pain or discomfort affecting the ankle joint. Your ankles are more prone to injury and pain since they bear the weight of your entire body.

Ankle Sprain

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A sprain is the stretching or tearing of ligaments. Ligaments connect adjacent bones and provide stability to a joint.

Achilles Tendon Rupture

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The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord present behind the ankle that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.

Ankle Instability

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The joints of the ankle are held in place and stabilized by strong bands of tissue called ligaments.

Foot Fracture

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Trauma and repeated stress can cause fractures in the foot. Extreme force is required to fracture the bones in the hindfoot.

Foot and Ankle Trauma

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

Ankle Dislocation

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Ankle dislocation is a condition that occurs when the bones of the lower leg called the fibula and tibia get separated from the talus or ankle bone.