For elderly patients with unstable ankle fractures, a molded, below-knee cast with minimal padding produces similar functional outcomes and fewer drawbacks associated with surgical fixation, according ...

A chronic ankle sprain, Tallerico said, can actually be worse than breaking your ankle, because the injury may lead to the development of tendonitis and additional boney injuries. "Unfortunately 30 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While many people who sprain an ankle get back on their feet quickly, some continue to have pain and other problems for months to years, a new study shows. Ankle sprains ...

A somewhat uncommon procedure is proving to be an effective solution for problems associated with ankle arthritis.

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways A sprain is a tear to one or more ligaments, while a fracture is a ...

Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Surgeons use it to diagnose and treat problems inside the ankle joint. Ankle arthroscopy involves using an arthroscope, which is a small, ...

Ankle replacement surgery involves removing damaged parts of the ankle joint and replacing them with an artificial joint. It is an option when noninvasive treatments, such as physical therapy, have ...