Ankle injuries are a frequent cause of patient visits to the emergency department and orthopaedic and primary care offices. Although lateral ligament sprains are the most common pathologic conditions, ...

Anterior tibial tendonitis is a type of ankle injury. The anterior tibial tendon lies at the front of the ankle and helps flex the foot upward. Injury to this tendon usually occurs due to overuse.

What Is Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction? The tendons in your body connect your bones to your muscles and extend along the joints to help you carry out bending movements. One such tendon is the ...

The posterior tibial tendon links the calf muscle and the bones inside the foot. The tendon’s responsibility is to support the foot’s arch when taking a step. An acute injury, like a fall, or overuse ...

You have thousands of tendons in your body. Tendons connect muscles to bones with tissue that is strong and flexible but not very elastic. Tendons are very strong, but they can be strained. The point ...

Ankle sprains are a common injury after a fall, sudden twist or blow to the ankle joint. New information indicates tendon injuries may be the culprit. Ankle sprains are a common injury after a fall, ...

Peroneal tendon surgery is considered effective with a low risk of serious side effects if recommended by a doctor for those who are generally healthy. Peroneal tendon surgery is a procedure to repair ...

Ankle instability is probably one of the most common sports injuries that we see each day in the United States: some 27,000 per day. It was the most common reason for a trip to the emergency room at ...