What to know about ‘cankles’
Cankles is a slang term to describe a lack of definition between the lower calf and ankle. This may occur due to genetics, whereby a person has naturally larger bones, muscles, or tendons in the ankle.
Is a patient with major ankle deformity amenable to successful total ankle arthroplasty?
Total ankle arthroplasty has advanced significantly during the last decade and continues to progress as our understanding of ankle kinematics improves.
Study: Most literature finds more foot, ankle injuries on artificial turf
Athletes may have an increased rate of foot and ankle injuries when playing on artificial turf compared with natural grass, according to results of a systematic literature review presented here.
Why Your Feet Hurt When You Wake Up in the Morning
It might be a sharp, stinging pain that runs along the bottom of your foot. Or maybe your heels feel tight or the top of your feet throb when you wake up. If your feet hurt in the morning, you may be wondering if you’re just getting up on the wrong side of the bed or if it’s something to be worried about.
Medial Malleolus Fracture and Broken Ankle Treatment
The medial malleolus is the bony bump on the inner side of the ankle. Fractures of the medial malleolus are relatively uncommon and usually occur as part of a more complex pattern of ankle fractures. This article explains what medial malleolus fractures are, as well as their symptoms and causes. It also addresses treatment options and their potential complications.
