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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 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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- Q How is a Jones fracture diagnosed?
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In order to diagnose a Jones fracture, your doctor will ask how the injury occurred or when the pain started. The foot will be examined, with the doctor gently pressing on different areas to determine where there is pain. The doctor will also order... Full Answer
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- Q How are Jones fractures treated?
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Minor Jones fractures that are stable and not displaced may be successfully treated with bracing or casting and crutches. However, if the injury involves a displaced bone or multiple breaks, or has failed to adequately heal, surgery may be required. Full Answer
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- Q What is metatarsalgia?
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Metatarsalgia is a general term for pain and inflammation in the metatarsal region of the foot, the area just before the toes that is more commonly referred to as the ball of the foot. It is often felt as pain in the base of the second, third or fourth... Full Answer
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- Q How is metatarsalgia diagnosed?
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To diagnose metatarsalgia, the doctor will examine your foot. X-rays or an MRI may also be helpful in excluding other causes of forefoot pain, such as metatarsal stress fracture. Full Answer
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- Q How is metatarsalgia treated?
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Conservative treatments, such as ice and rest, metatarsal pads or orthotics can often relieve metatarsalgia symptoms. Occasionally surgery to shorten a long metatarsal or address associated hammertoe deformities may be necessary to relieve pain and... Full Answer
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- Q How is os trigonum syndrome diagnosed?
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The symptoms of os trigonum syndrome can mimic other conditions such as an Achilles tendon injury, ankle sprain or talus fracture. Diagnosis of os trigonum syndrome begins with a thorough history and examination of the foot and ankle. To confirm the... Full Answer
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- Q How is a Lisfranc injury diagnosed?
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Lisfranc injuries are sometimes mistaken for midfoot sprains, making the diagnostic process very important. Your doctor will ask questions about how the injury occurred and will examine your foot. X-rays and other imaging studies such as MRI and CT scans... Full Answer
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