Simple ankle swelling test detects fluid retention; persistent oedema may indicate heart, kidney problems which needs medical review.

Most people have a foot or ankle problem at one time or another. So how do you know when to seek help? Many symptoms—even those you can tolerate—require the professional attention of a foot and ankle ...

Osteomyelitis is an infection in your bone. Osteomyelitis in your foot or ankle often develops because you have a wound on your foot that isn’t healing. You can develop osteomyelitis even if you can’t ...

An ankle sprain is a common injury that affects many people during a wide variety of activities. Some things that can cause an ankle sprain include falling, landing awkwardly on your foot after ...

A chronic ankle sprain, Tallerico said, can actually be worse than breaking your ankle, because the injury may lead to the development of tendonitis and additional boney injuries. "Unfortunately 30 ...

Report is part of an ongoing series on podiatric medicine from the clinic, underscoring their commitment to public ...

Osteochondritis dissecans occurs when a fragment of cartilage and underlying bone detach from the joint surface. When it affects the ankle, it can cause stiffness, pain, swelling, and reduced range of ...

Parkinson's disease – a progressive disorder – has serious effects on the feet and ankles, resulting in change in walking patterns and increased fall risk. Foot and ankle problems have a very large ...

Foot and ankle surgeries are procedures to treat foot and ankle conditions. You may need surgery if other treatment options haven’t helped. At University of Utah Health, our foot and ankle surgeons ...