Your ankle is a complex structure, and when it is subjected to trauma, it can be damaged in a variety of ways. This is especially true when it comes to ankle fractures. Your specific fracture pattern and bone damage will determine the best course of...
The ligaments on both sides of your ankle joint are incredibly strong, and they need to be in order to support and stabilize your ankle during all sorts of movements and motions. However, if you step awkwardly and sprain or fracture your ankle, these supportive...
An ankle cheilectomy is a surgical procedure that may be recommended if bone spurs in your foot and ankle are not responding to conservative care techniques. The goal of the procedure is to relieve pain and discomfort caused by the formation of bony overgrowth and...
Nerve compression tends to be more common in areas like your shoulder or spine because of the amount of nerves in these areas that have to pass through small spaces, but they're certainly not the only places where nerve impingement occurs. Nerve irritation or compression...
For patients with significant ankle dysfunction that has not responded well to conservative care treatments, a total ankle replacement procedure may be just what you need to greatly improve ankle function and your overall quality of life. With the help of total ankle replacement, we...
If you are dealing with ankle instability that is not responding to conservative care, your foot and ankle specialist may talk with you about your surgical options. When it comes to surgically addressing lateral ankle instability, doctors usually perform the operation in one of two...
If you are dealing with significant ankle pain due to joint degeneration or arthritis onset, and you haven’t been able to effectively manage the condition with conservative treatments, a corrective procedure may be your best option. When surgically addressing degenerative ankle joints, surgeons oftentimes pursue...
If your ankle is swollen, painful or you notice a clicking sound at times when walking, especially after suffering trauma to the area, there’s a possibility that you’re dealing with an osteochondral lesion. An osteochondral lesion occurs when you suffer damage to the protective cartilage...
Total ankle replacement is a major undertaking, but for the right patient, it can significantly improve their quality of life. This begs the question, who is an ideal candidate for total ankle replacement surgery? In today’s blog, we take a closer look at the profile...
Tenosynovitis is a condition that involves inflammation to the protective sheath that surrounds tendons in your body. Tendons are cords that connect muscle to bone, and the tissue that surrounds these tendons is known as the synovial membrane. This protective tissue is full of fluid...
