Studies show women are more likely than men to get foot and ankle stress fractures -- they’re painful and can certainly slow down your active life.Natalia Jarvis, 28, spent the first half of 2024 ...

Our fellowship-trained orthopaedic foot and ankle specialists along with a full-time podiatrist carry out the broad range of conservative and operative care. Our surgeons provide expertise in the ...

Hemarthropathy in multiple joints is a common feature of more severe forms of hemophilia, with the ankle joint often being reported as the main site of pain. Patients with hemophilia who experience ...

Becker’s is thrilled to feature 38 foot and ankle surgeons to know in 2020. The surgeons and specialists featured on this list have led accomplished careers and hold leadership positions at some of ...

The right shoe can prevent common ankle sprains and foot injuries. “Shoes that provide the most support are typically a lace-up type shoe with a good heel counter,” explains Christopher E. Hubbard, ...

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways A sprain is a tear to one or more ligaments, while a fracture is a ...

A high ankle sprain is an injury that damages the ligaments connecting the leg bones to the talus or ankle bone and calcaneus or heel bone. It may also involve damage to the tendons and muscles that ...

Ankle mobility refers to the flexibility of the ankle joint and its surrounding muscles and tendons. When your ankle is flexible, you have a greater range of motion during your activities. If your ...

DISEASE. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DISCOVERED A BREAKTHROUGH WAY TO CONDUCT TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENT SURGERY. THE PROCEDURE IS CALLED ZIMMER BIOMET. TRABECULAR METAL TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENT. IT’S A LONG ...

Shin splints are a type of injury caused by overuse and stress. Foot, ankle, and shin stretches can help improve movement, which may help prevent shin splints. Shin splints are a throbbing pain along ...