Arthritis is a general term for a group of more than 100 diseases. “Arthritis” means “joint inflammation.” When it affects the ankle joint it can

What Is an Ankle Fracture? Afracture is a partial or complete break in a bone. Fractures in the ankle can range from the less serious

Ankle pain is often due to an ankle sprain but can also be caused by ankle instability, arthritis, gout, tendonitis, fracture, nerve compression (tarsal tunnel syndrome), infection and poor structural

An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle, usually on the outside of the ankle. Ligaments are bands of

Swelling of the ankles may be due to many factors, including trauma, infection, tumor, varicose veins, improper function of the lymphatic system, poor circulation, hypertension, and

What is a Tarsal Coalition?Atarsal coalition is an abnormal connection that develops between two bones in the back of the foot (the tarsal bones). This

What Is the Tarsal Tunnel?The tarsal tunnel is a narrow space that lies on the inside of the ankle next to the ankle bones. The

Weak ankles may be a result of previous ankle injuries, but in some cases they are a congenital (at birth) condition. The ankles are sore, and