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 ...
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11 causes of pain on the outer side of your foot

Have outer foot pain? Here are common causes of pain on the outer side of your foot, the symptoms to watch for, and how to treat it.
Our ankles bear a lot of stress, supporting our stability through a complex structure of bones, ligaments, and tendons. Here’s what you need to know about common ankle injuries and treatments. The two ...
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7 Signs Your Ankle Pain May Be Gout

A swollen toe is a key sign of gout, a type of arthritis. But your ankle is at risk too. Here's what gout symptoms in an ankle look like and the treatments that you can try.
The os trigonum is an extra bone that sometimes develops behind the ankle. It does not always cause symptoms but can cause pain due to irritation and inflammation. Doctors call this os trigonum ...
Not all ankle injuries are created equal, and what one person considers "just a sprain" can sometimes be much more serious. Learn about the four main types of ankle injuries that can happen and how ...
The posterior tibial tendon links the calf muscle and the bones inside the foot. The tendon’s responsibility is to support the foot’s arch when taking a step. An acute injury, like a fall, or overuse ...
An ankle injury can stop you in your tracks, making running painful or even impossible. Injuries at and below the knee make up approximately 70 percent of all running-related injuries in athletes of ...
Sprained ankles, joint pain, tendonitis and instability can put a stop to your health and wellness routine and make it nearly impossible to achieve your activity goals. Luckily, there’s one protective ...
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