Ankle and Foot Articles
Patient library articles on ankle and foot injuries and conditions.
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Ankle Sprains/Instability
Ankle sprains are a common injury.
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Fractures (Broken Bones)
Fractures may involve the outside or inside of the leg.
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Achilles Tendonitis and Rupture
The Achilles tendon attaches the calf muscle (called the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles) to the heel.
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Plantar Fasciitis
Inflammation of the fascia on the bottom of the foot is the most common cause of heel pain.
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Stress Fractures
These fractures result from repetitive submaximal loads applied to the foot, ankle, leg; they are usually the result of overuse (in athletes,…
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Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis
This often occurs in overweight, middle aged women and men as a result of degenerative changes in the tendon.
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