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Ankle and Achilles Tendon Conditions

Achilles Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
Achilles Tendon Rupture

Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Cartilage Injuries
Ankle Instability (Repeated Ankle Sprains)
Ankle Fractures
Ankle Fusion Surgery (for Arthritis)
Ankle Sprains
Stress Fractures

 

Achilles Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)

Failure of the Achilles tendon to repair itself following injury. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body which connects the calf muscle to the heel. It may be Insertional (where it inserts into the heel bone) or Non-Insertional Read More…

Achilles Tendon Rupture

The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It is located behind the ankle and connects the calf muscles to heel bone. It is used when you walk, run and jump Read More…

Ankle Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery where the internal structures of a joint is examined for diagnosis and treatment. This is in contrast to an ‘Open’ procedure, involving a much larger incision. During the examination, one or more small incisions are made Read More…

Ankle Cartilage Injuries

Cartilage is the specialised covering of a joint which helps the 2 surfaces glide over each other. During an injury such as an ankle sprain or fracture, one surface may hit the other, causing damage to the cartilage surface. This injury may lead to the cartilage coming loose from the bone to which it is normally stuck to. Read More…

Ankle Instability (Repeated Ankle Sprains)

Ankle instability is a chronic condition characterized by a recurrent slipping of the outer side of the ankle. It usually results from repeated ankle sprains. It is generally noticed during movement of the ankle joint but can also occur during standing as well Read More…

Ankle Fractures

Ankle injuries are the most common sports-related injury. An ankle fracture is a break in one or more bones that make up the ankle joint. Sometimes ligaments may also be damaged Read More…

Ankle Fusion Surgery (for Arthritis)

Joint fusion surgery or arthrodesis is a surgical procedure performed to fuse the bones in a joint, thereby eliminating the joint itself. The surgery is performed mostly on the ankles and wrists, but can also be conducted on the fingers, thumbs, toes, and spine Read More…

Ankle Sprains

Sprain is characterized either by stretching or tearing of ligaments, which connect adjacent bones in a joint and provides stability to the joint. An ankle sprain is a common injury and occurs when you fall or suddenly twist the ankle joint, or when you land your foot in an Read More…

Stress Fractures

A stress fracture is a small crack in the bone which occurs from an overuse injury. It commonly develops in the bones of the lower leg and foot Read More…

 

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