New anatomic structure in the ankle joint described by a team of researchers could explain why many ankle injuries produce chronic pain. New study identifies a ligament in the lateral side of the ...

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways Ice application helps reduce swelling and control pain from peroneal tendonitis.Physical therapy can help restore normal ankle joint mechanics ...

What Is the Lateral Malleolus? The knobby bones on the outside and the inside of the ankle are called malleoli. The fibula and the tibia have specific parts that compose the ankle: Lateral malleolus - ...

The ankle is a hinge joint between the leg and foot. The two side-ways projections we refer to as the ankles are actually the terminal portions of the bones of the leg. The outward projecting ...

Anterior ankle impingement (footballer's ankle) is a painful pinching or compression of either the soft or the bony tissue at the front of your ankle joint. It happens when the tissue of the joint ...

Part II: [Experts discuss what to expect after ankle surgery] Ankle arthritis is a disease of relatively young and active patients, yet treatments are often time-limited. The emergence of improved ...

Anterior ankle impingement causes pain in the front of the ankle. Several factors, including overuse and trauma, can trigger the condition. With anterior ankle impingement, a person may experience ...