orthopedic conditions
Ankle Conditions
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Treatment/Condition |
Definition |
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| Ankle Anatomy | Learn more about the ankle joint and its important structures. |
| Ankle Fusion | A surgical procedure that is usually done when an ankle joint becomes worn out and painful. |
| Ankle Impingement Problems | Occurs when soft tissues around the ankle are pinched or nipped. |
| Ankle Sprain and Instability |
A common injury that results when the ankle is twisted, or turned in (inverted).
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| Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries | An injury that involves the ligaments above the ankle joint. Common in athletes. |
| Artificial Joint Replacement of the Ankle |
Surgery to replace the ankle joint with an artificial joint.
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| Osteoarthritis of the Ankle |
Wear and tear that occurs over years after an ankle injury.
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| Peroneal Tendon Problems | Problems affecting the two peroneal tendons that lie behind the outer ankle bone. |
| Peroneal Tendon Subluxation | Injury to the structures that form and support the tunnel containing the peroneal tendons. |
| Shin Splints | Pain along the front or inside edge of the shinbone (tibia). |