Ankle fractures are the second-most common fracture after distal radius fractures. The incidence is between 0.1 to 0.2 percent of the population per year. Approximately one-quarter of these occur in the elderly. This rate is increasing as elderly...
The ankle region consists of four bones: the distal portions of tibia and fibula, the calcaneus and the talus. The interaction of these bones creates three separate joints, which are connected by two main ligaments: the lateral collateral ligament...
Numerous conditions can cause lateral foot pain. According to the University of Michigan Medical School, the lateral aspect of the foot--the side of the foot that faces away from the body--is comprised of bones, muscles, tendons and connective...
Ankle sprains are among the most common joint injuries seen by orthopaedists. Ankle sprains are injuries to one or more ligaments surrounding the ankle joints, of which there are two groups: the weaker outside lateral collateral ligaments and the...
The ankle joint has a structurally complex system of ligaments that help to hold the bones in place. On the medial or inside aspect of the joint is the medial/deltoid ligament complex. The lateral or outside aspect consists of the calcaneofibular...
According to the Sports Injury Bulletin website, the ankle, knee and hip provide almost all the propulsive forces during running. Clearly, a healthy and functional ankle joint is important for running, but the ankle is a common site of...
Ankle injuries from running uphill may occur as a result of overexertion, biomechanical inconsistency, steepness of incline or possibly the condition of the ground. Straining the Achilles tendon is the most common injury reported by those engaging...
