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Your ankles provide support and stability for your body every time you stand, walk, or run. Because of their key function and the weight they support, your ankles are susceptible to overuse and injury. Knowing what causes ankle pain will help you understand how to prevent it. Let’s talk about causes, prevention, and treatment of…
As we get older, our hips go through inevitable wear-and-tear which can cause persistent arthritis pain. Hip damage from trauma or a chronic underlying condition can also complicate even the simplest actions, like getting up from the bed or walking. Fortunately, hip replacement surgery can give your joint a new lease on life. In a…
A total ankle replacement, or ankle arthroplasty, is performed when the tissues and structures of the ankle joint are damaged beyond natural repair. In this surgery, the bone surfaces and other tissues are removed and replaced with prosthetic components. The artificial components are generally made of medical-grade titanium and polyethylene materials. After you recover from…
Foot pain is one of the many complications that patients with diabetes often develop. In addition to making changes to your lifestyle and closely monitoring your blood sugar levels, a critical part of diabetes management is checking your feet regularly. Check for scrapes, cuts, sores, pain – any sign that points to a wound or…
A sprained ankle is a common musculoskeletal injury across virtually all age groups. The ankle joint is particularly vulnerable to damage because of its small size and the various weight-bearing and twisting forces exerted on it when the body is in motion. An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments that connect…
Your heel bone, called the calcaneus, provides balance and stability at the back of your foot. Heel pain is a common issue with numerous potential causes, ranging from heel joint inflammation to plantar fasciitis to heel bone fractures. The anatomy of the foot is complex. If you have heel pain that is not going away…
If you have diabetes, foot problems are likely something that you are very familiar with. They can be painful, and the pain is often caused by nerve damage, infections, or poor blood circulation. If you have diabetic foot and it is not treated quickly, it can lead to serious complications. Let’s talk about some of…
The ankle is a complex joint where the tibia and fibula bones of your lower leg meet with the talus bone in the foot. The bones are connected at the ankle joint by muscle, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons which support the ankle and give it strength, flexibility, and good range of motion. Ankle pain can…
One of the more common accidents people experience is a sprained ankle. It can happen from stepping off a curb, walking down the stairs, hiking on a trail, or changing direction in sports. A sprained ankle most frequently occurs when a person places their foot on something unstable or an angled surface, then transfers their…
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