Some patients have an extra bone in the foot called an accessory navicular. In certain patients, this bone can become very painful. The typical presentation for these patients is pain along the inside and back of the foot. The accessory... Read more about Os Navicular: Accessory Bone Removal »
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS)
What is Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS)? Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) is a joint disease of the synovium, or joint lining. It is characterized by inflammation and overgrowth of the synovium and it can effect many joints, including the ankle and... Read more about Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) »
Gout
Background & Etiology Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by painful crystals forming inside of joints. This most commonly occurs in the first metatarsophalangeal (big toe) joint but can also occur in the finger, knee, ankle, or wrist. Crystals... Read more about Gout »
Ankle Sprain and Ankle Instability
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction: What is it? With twisting injuries of the ankle, the ligaments may be torn and may not heal sufficiently to provide adequate stability in the ankle. Instability of the ankle may show itself in the form of... Read more about Ankle Sprain and Ankle Instability »
Anterior Ankle Impingement
What is Anterior Ankle Impingement? Anterior impingement of the ankle is a common cause of ankle pain. There are two main types of impingement, boney or soft tissue. Bone impingement can result from an ankle fracture, secondary to instability, or... Read more about Anterior Ankle Impingement »
Ankle Cartilage (Osteochondral) Defect
Osteochondral defects of the ankle have been described with several names, including osteochondral lesions, osteochondral fractures, dome fractures, and osteochondritis dessicans. Osteochondral defects typically occur at the bottom bone of the ankle joint, named the talus. They typically result from... Read more about Ankle Cartilage (Osteochondral) Defect »
Posterior Impingement / Os Trigonum / Trigonal Process
What is Posterior Impingement? Posterior ankle impingement syndrome causes posterior ankle pain. It typically occurs in a position of forced plantar flexion (foot pointing downwards). This form of ankle pain may occur with an acute onset such as a traumatic... Read more about Posterior Impingement / Os Trigonum / Trigonal Process »
Rheumatoid Deformity and Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic disease that attacks multiple joints throughout the body. About 90% of the people with rheumatoid arthritis eventually develop symptoms related to the foot or ankle. Usually, symptoms appear in the toes and forefeet first,... Read more about Rheumatoid Deformity and Arthritis »
Posterior Tibial Tendon Injury
Postoperative recovery Weight-bearing is restricted for between 2 and 6 weeks, depending on the procedures performed. In order to prevent weight-bearing, crutches, a walker, a wheelchair, or a scooter type device called a roll about may be used. There will... Read more about Posterior Tibial Tendon Injury »
Ankle Arthritis
When nonoperative treatments for ankle arthritis fail, the surgical option of ankle arthrodesis (fusion) may be recommendable. The surgery eliminates the painful joint and locks it in place, affecting the up and down movement of the foot, eliminating about 75%... Read more about Ankle Arthritis »