Whether it’s a bad landing in basketball, rolling on a loose rock while hiking or tripping on the curb trying the get into the Uber, all it takes is a quick wrong movement to roll and break your ankle. When it comes to fractures and breaks in the lower half of the body, ankles are the most commonly affected area...

What is a sprained ankle? The ankle is a complex and delicate structure, instrumental to movement in the lower part of the human body. The joint capsule holds the ankle together and provides stability that allows us to perform daily activities including walking, jumping and running. Excessive stress or movement beyond the body’s natural limitations can result in a sprained...

Ankle Arthritis: Ankle Joint Pain, Swelling, Deformity, & Instability The ankle is a complex structure that carries the body’s weight. The joint and the ligament connections facilitate movement and are crucial for daily activities like walking, running and jumping. Trauma from accidents or sports-related injuries can lead to the development of ankle arthritis. A patient suffering from this condition will...

Foot and the Ankle Joint Ankles are a true marvel of nature. Not only do they carry the entire weight of our bodies, but they are also sophisticated to allow complex movements. Anatomically, the ankle can be split into two sections: the upper and lower ankle. The upper ankle consists of the tibia and fibula tip joint, while the lower...

Ankle Ligaments And Painful Extension Injuries Our ankles carry the entire body weight on a daily basis. In some instances, they can bear up to 3 times your body weight, utilising the collection of ligaments holds the ankle joint together. Ligaments are connective tissue fibers that determine the range of movement in the joint. Movements beyond the natural range of...

What is Supination Trauma? The ankle consists of two parts - the upper and lower ankle. The upper ankle has several ligaments that stabilise the joint and allows for movements including walking, jumping and other sporting activities. The ligaments are elastic, i.e. they stretch within a limit to allow for short term expansion of joints (stretching). In a supination trauma,...

What is Achillodynia Pain Syndrome? The Achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon in the human body, with a length of 20 to 25 cm and a width of about 5 cm. It connects our calf muscle to the heel bone in the lower ankle. When the calf muscles flex, the tendon transfers the power from the lower leg...

What is Ankle Distortion? The ankle joint is a complex connection between the leg and tarsal bones. The central ankle bone provides a strong base for both parts of the ankle. A large number of ligaments and connective tissue capsules bind the bones together. The elasticity in the ligaments allow for ease of movement and help stabilise the ankle joint. ...