Chronic Ankle Instability
Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterized by a recurring "giving way" of the outer (lateral) side of the ankle. This condition often develops after repeated ankle sprains. Usually the "giving way" occurs while walking or [... more]
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Osteoarthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Osteoarthritis is a condition characterized by the breakdown and eventual loss of cartilage in one or more joints. Cartilage-the connective tissue found at the end of the bones in the joints-protects and cushions the bones during movement. When ... [... more]
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Peroneal Tendon Injuries
Peroneal tendon injuries may be acute (occurring suddenly) or chronic (developing over a period of time). They most commonly occur in individuals who participate in sports that involve repetitive ankle motion. In addition, people with higher ... [... more]
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What is Equinus?
Equinus is a condition in which the upward bending motion of the ankle is limited. Someone with equinus lacks the flexibility to bring the top of the foot toward the front of the leg. Equinus can occur in one or both feet. When it involves both ... [... more]
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Problemas del pie relacionados con el equinismo
El equinismo es una condición en la que el movimiento de doblado del tobillo hacia arriba está limitado. La persona que tiene pie equino carece de flexibilidad para llevar la parte superior del pie hacia la parte delantera de la pierna. El . [... more]
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Osteoartritis del Pie y el Tobillo
La osteoartritis es una condición que se caracteriza por el desgaste o la eventual pérdida de cartílago en una o más articulaciones. El cartílago, tejido conjuntivo que se encuentra en la terminación de los [... more]
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Lesiones del Tendón Peroneo
Las lesiones del tendón peroneo pueden ser agudas (de ocurrencia repentina) o crónicas (desarrolladas durante un período de tiempo). Generalmente se presentan en individuos que practican deportes que involucran el movimiento [... more]
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Os Trigonum Syndrome
The os trigonum is an extra (accessory) bone that sometimes develops behind the ankle bone (talus). It is connected to the talus by a fibrous band. The presence of an os trigonum in one or both feet is congenital (present at birth). It becomes ... [... more]
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Talar Dome Lesion
The ankle joint is composed of the bottom of the tibia (shin) bone and the top of the talus (ankle) bone. The top of the talus is dome-shaped and is completely covered with cartilage-a tough, rubbery tissue that enables the ankle to move ... [... more]
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