When you have persistent or worsening knee pain, it’s possible that you may undergo surgery. Knee replacements have become one of the most common types of surgical procedures, with more than 750,000 occurring every year in the U.S. But the pain doesn’t immediately...
According to research, nearly 12% of people in the U.S. will experience ankle pain. Ankle pain, especially chronic pain, can lead to difficulty walking, standing and performing daily activities. Treatment for chronic ankle pain is essential for those hoping to...
When you feel sudden pain in your ankle, you might automatically assume that you sustained an injury. But there are actually plenty of reasons why you could be feeling sudden pain, especially in your ankle, which has to carry your entire body weight. Even without...
The likely answer is that you have a high ankle sprain, which tends to make your ankle hurt but does not cause swelling. High ankle sprains are also called syndesmotic ankle injuries. They affect the ligaments between your tibia and fibula, and these are found just...
The foot and ankle are complex structures that hold a lot of responsibility for bearing weight and moving the body. This means that any injury or condition that affects these areas can make walking difficult, if not impossible. Physical therapy for foot and ankle...
Anyone who is feeling pain in their ankle may be worried about either an ankle sprain or fracture. However, people may not know how to distinguish between these two issues. Ankle sprains are by far the more common of the two ankle conditions, and one four-year...
People who are active and who play sports can be at greater risk of an ankle injury. In fact, Massachusetts General Hospital estimates that there are about 1 million ankle injuries every year. If you or someone you know has recently injured an ankle, you might be...
Whether it’s an Achilles tendinitis flare-up, arthritis or a fracture, ankle pain can be a particularly debilitating issue to deal with. After all, we use our ankles to complete nearly any task that doesn’t involve sitting. If every step is painful and you can’t do...
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