CONDITIONS:
- Achilles Tendon Ruptures
- Ankle Fractures
- Ankle Sprains
- Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
- Jones Fractures
- Metatarsal Fractures
- Osteochondral Injuries
- Peroneal Tendonitis
- Posterior Tibialis Tendonitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sesamoid Injuries
- Stress Fractures
Both your foot and ankle are complicated structures, comprised of many intricate components. Your foot is particularly complex, with 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. With so many different elements working together to allow optimal levels of mobility, one small injury can cause major problems. Foot problems can arise from a variety of situations, including injuries, aging, being overweight, and ill-fitting footwear.
The ankle is a joint that most people have injured at some point in their lives, even if it’s just a minor sprain. As for the joint itself, it’s specifically comprised of the ankle bone, the two lower leg bones, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. The ligaments connect the bones to one another and both stabilize and support them. The muscles and tendons exist to enable your ankle to move, whether that be through flexion or extension.
Injuries to the foot and/or ankle are relatively common but that doesn’t make them any less painful or debilitating. Due to the nature of the joint, many injuries to the foot or ankle can severely limit mobility, if not take you off of your feet for an extended period of time. A major foot or ankle injury can have a very significant impact on your daily life, and as such, it’s important that you make an appointment with a top foot and ankle doctor!