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 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 ...

A common complaint from many patients is they have “weak ankles” and sprain them often and a lot. If you’ve ever sprained your ankle, you know it can be quite ...

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 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, ...

After the summer break, you're ready to get back into exercise. You put on your shoes, pop on your headphones and head out ...

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 ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often impacts your ankles, with many individuals experiencing foot and ankle issues early in the disease. Prompt medical care is key to slowing progression with appropriate ...