Ankle Conditions

Treatment/Condition

Definition

Ankle Anatomy Ankle Anatomy	Learn more about the ankle joint and its important structures.
Ankle Fusion Ankle Fusion	A surgical procedure that is usually done when an ankle joint becomes worn out and painful.
Ankle Impingement Problems Ankle Impingement Problems	Occurs when soft tissues around the ankle are pinched or nipped.
Ankle Sprain and Instability Ankle Sprain and Instability	A common injury that results when the ankle is twisted, or turned in (inverted).
Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries	An injury that involves the ligaments above the ankle joint. Common in athletes.
Artificial Joint Replacement of the Ankle Artificial Joint Replacement of the Ankle	Surgery to replace the ankle joint with an artificial joint.
Osteoarthritis of the Ankle Osteoarthritis of the Ankle	Wear and tear that occurs over years after an ankle injury.


Peroneal Tendon Problems Peroneal Tendon Problems	Problems affecting the two peroneal tendons that lie behind the outer ankle bone.
Peroneal Tendon Subluxation Peroneal Tendon Subluxation	Injury to the structures that form and support the tunnel containing the peroneal tendons.
Shin Splints Shin Splints	Pain along the front or inside edge of the shinbone (tibia).