Ankle + Leg Pain
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Achilles Tendonitis
Named after this mythical hero, the Achilles tendon is a strip that runs from the heel bone up to the calf muscle to help the foot push off the ground when the calf muscle tightens.
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Ankle Instability
A lot rides on our ankles - our balance, the health of our knees, our ability to stand, walk and run… You might say they're under a lot of pressure.
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Ankle Stress Fracture
Sometimes when a patient twists or turns their ankle, a stress fracture might result. Sometimes called hairline fractures, these small crack sometimes aren't visible on an X-ray for 10 - 14 days.
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Arthritis In the Ankles
Ankle arthritis can be a very painful condition that will progressively worsen if left untreated. This inflammation of the ankle joint produces pain, swelling and a general stiff feeling that can make walking and exercising uncomfortable.
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Sprained Ankle
If you're an athlete, chances are you've had at least one sprained ankle. More than 23,000 Americans sprain their ankle each day - it's the most common sports injury and one of the most common injuries overall.
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Sciatica
The sciatic nerve is derived from spinal nerves L3 to S4 in the lower back. While there can be many reasons patients experience Sciatica.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
Blood Clots or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is one of the most life-threatening conditions we podiatrists may encounter.
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Posterior Tibial Tendon
There's a tendon that runs from the ankle into the foot called the posterior tibial tendon that supports the arch and helps you walk.
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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome occurs when the tibial nerve, which runs through the ankle, becomes squeezed or is under abnormal pressure and it becomes inflamed.
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Nerve Pain
Two of the most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, but occasionally a diagnosis is not the end of the story.
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Ankle Joint Instability
A lot rides on our ankles - our balance, the health of our knees, our ability to stand, walk and run… You might say they're under a lot of pressure.
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Peroneal Tendonitis
While athletes often experience peroneal tendonitis, it’s actually very common. It is caused by excessive stress on the peroneal tendon in the foot.
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Ankle Joint Contracture (Equinus)
Ankle joint contracture/equinus is the upward motion (or dorsiflexion) of the ankle being limited. This diagnosis decreases foot and ankle flexibility which can negatively affect the foot in many ways.
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Gait & Balance Issues
Gait and balance issues can happen at many ages with many diagnoses. We do mostly see this in our elderly population. Gait refers to the way a patient walks and balance is how well a patient maintains their center of gravity.