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- Q How is hindfoot arthritis treated?
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Non-operative treatment such as custom orthotics and bracing can help in some cases of hindfoot arthritis. However, surgery is often indicated, especially in people who have arthritis in more than one of the joints below the ankle. Full Answer
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- Q What causes arthritis of the midfoot?
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In arthritis of the midfoot, the joints of the midfoot can begin to wear out for a variety of reasons. If they are injured by a fall, a twist or a crush accident, progressive degeneration of the joints can begin. Sometimes an individual’s foot... Full Answer
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- Q What causes posterior ankle impingement?
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The ankle joint is primarily composed of two bones, the tibia (shinbone) and a small bone between the shin and the heel, the talus. When the foot is pointed or flexed, the ankle is compressed at the joint. Pain can result if tissue becomes trapped... Full Answer
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- Q How is ankle impingement diagnosed?
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To diagnose ankle impingement, the doctor will examine your ankle and move it back and forth. An x-ray can show any bony spurs. Other tests, such as an MRI, may be used to rule out other possible problems in the joint that may be the cause of pain. Full Answer
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- Q How is ankle impingement treated?
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Treatment for ankle impingement is usually aimed at decreasing inflammation through rest, ice and anti-inflammatory medications. Crutches and compression bandages may be required. Physical therapy may include massage, stretching, activity modification... Full Answer
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- Q What is anterior impingement in the ankles?
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When tissues in the ankle joint become trapped between the bones, this can cause pain. Pain at the front or side of the ankle, especially when the foot is flexed upward toward the shin, may be due to anterior impingement. Full Answer
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- Q What causes anterior ankle impingement?
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The ankle joint is primarily composed of two bones, the tibia (shinbone) and a small bone between the shin and the heel, the talus. When the foot is pointed or flexed, the ankle is compressed at the joint. Pain can result if tissue becomes trapped... Full Answer
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- Q What is posterior impingement in the ankles?
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When tissues in the ankle joint become trapped between the bones, this can cause pain. Pain in the back of the ankle, especially when the toes are pointed, may be due to posterior impingement. Full Answer
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- Q What is calcaneal apophysitis?
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Calcaneal apophysitis is a painful inflammation of the heel’s growth plate. It typically affects children between the ages of eight and 14 because their heel bone is not fully developed. Full Answer
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- Q What causes a Jones fracture?
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Jones fractures, or fractures of the base of the foot's fifth metatarsal bone, are common in recreational and competitive athletes. They can be either a stress fracture (a tiny hairline break that occurs over time) or an acute (sudden) break. They are... Full Answer
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