Ankle
The ankle is a hinge joint. It is made up of three bones: the tibia, fibula, and talus. The ankle must be able to withstand 1.5 times the body weight when walking and up to 8 times when running.
Fractures
A fractured bone in the ankle can cause instability when walking or running.
Symptoms:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Tenderness
- Unable to weight bear
Diagnostic Procedures:
- Provider Examination
- X-ray
- Stress Test
- MRI
- CT
Ligament Tears
The ligaments of the ankle hold the ankle bones in position and stabilize the joint.
Symptoms:
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Tenderness
- Instability
- Feeling a pop when injured
Diagnostic Procedures:
- Provider Examination including a range of motion testing
- X-rays
- MRI
- Ultrasound
Sprains
An ankle sprain is the most common ankle injury. A sprain is a stretching injury to the ligaments connecting the ankle bones.
Symptoms:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Instability
Diagnostic Procedures:
- Provider Examination
- X-rays
- MRI
- CT
Arthritis
Arthritis is inflammation of the Joint which causes pain and stiffness in the joint.
Symptoms:
- Pain with activity
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Difficulty walking
Diagnostic Procedures:
- Provider Examination including a gait analysis
- X-rays
- MRI
- CT
- Lab tests
