Most people are familiar with arthritis that affects the back, neck, hips, knees, or hands, but may be unaware that the same degenerative disease can affect the ankles as well. Arthritis involves ...
Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Dorsiflexion is one of the two main movements at your ankle joint. It occurs when the top of your foot moves closer to your shin bone (tibia). Think of ...
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 ...
With psoriatic arthritis (PsA), it’s common to have problems with your ankles. You may have joint inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness. It may go along with issues in your feet, knees, and hips ...
Dr. Bryce Paschold of OSF HealthCare reveals advances in total ankle replacement, enhancing outcomes for arthritis patients ...
Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares a video showing how simple squats can help ease joint pain and reduce the impact of long ...
Doctors often recommend surgery for serious ankle injuries like fractures and arthritis. In some cases, they may suggest alternatives, including pain medication, physical therapy, and steroid ...
Osteochondritis dissecans occurs when a fragment of cartilage and underlying bone detach from the joint surface. When it affects the ankle, it can cause stiffness, pain, swelling, and reduced range of ...
Whether you’re dealing with pain from arthritis or are prone to sprains, wearing the best shoes for ankle support can help provide some relief and stability. That’s because sporting ankle support ...