Ankle reconstruction surgery addresses chronic ankle instability, arthritis, or injuries that have not appropriately healed after 3–6 months of conservative treatments. Surgery aims to restore the ...

Our ankles bear a lot of stress, supporting our stability through a complex structure of bones, ligaments, and tendons. Here’s what you need to know about common ankle injuries and treatments. The two ...

It’s important to refrain from walking in the weeks after ankle surgery. It may take a year to fully recover depending on your surgeon’s instructions and the amount of repair work involved. Studies ...

A posterior malleolus fracture is a break on the lower back side of the shin bone. Ankle surgery is often required to fix a posterior malleolus fracture, and recovery may take months. There were ...

Your ankles might seem like an unlikely place for your body to send important health messages, but swelling in your feet and ankles can be one of the earliest warning signs of serious medical ...

Ankle bursitis occurs when one or more of the bursae sacs in the ankle become inflamed. This can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the ankle. Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs throughout ...

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Swollen ankles, also known as edema, are brought about by the buildup of fluid around the ankles, feet and legs. Most of the time, swollen ankles are temporary and not a cause for concern. However, it ...