Osteochondritis is a lesion that usually causes pain and stiffness of the ankle joint and affects all age groups. Osteochondritis is caused by a twisting-type injury to the ankle. Symptoms include swelling and ankle pain.   Immobilization of the foot and ankle for a period of time usually resolves the problem. In more severe cases, […]

Chronic lateral ankle pain is recurring or chronic pain on the outside part of the ankle that often develops after an injury such as a sprained ankle.   Signs and symptoms include:   Ankle instability. Difficulty walking on uneven ground or in high heels. Pain, sometimes intense, on the outer side of the ankle. Repeated […]

Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the ankle bones of the foot, which may result in excessive stretching or tearing of one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle. The severity of the sprain can impact the degree of damage as well as the type and duration of […]