Foot / Ankle Joint

The ankle joint is formed where the foot and the leg meet, and a number of ligaments keep the ankle joint in place. Ankle injuries often arise as a result of a trip, slip or fall. In 20% of the sporting injuries the ankle joint is affected.  

The anatomy of the foot is similar to the anatomy of the hand, but the foot has lost the grasping function through the course of evolution. The feet carry our body weight.

Acute injuries

  • ankle sprain / ligament rupture of the ankle
  • Ankle fracture
  • Rupture of the syndesmosis
  • Dislocation of the tendons behind the lateral ankle (Peroneus rupture)
  • Fracture of the hind foot, metatarsal bones, and toes
  • Achilles tendon rupture

Chronic problems

  • Tendinosis of the Achilles tendon
  • Chronic injury oft he ankle/foot
  • Achillesstendon inflammation
  • Heel spur (Haglund´s disease)
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Cartilage damage of the ankle  (Osteochondritis dissecans)
  • Posterior tibial tendon rupture with flat foot
  • Entrapment of the foot (Tarsaltunnel syndrome)
  • „Callus “ (e.g. Metatarsalgia)
  • Hallux valgus
  • Hammer toe
  • „footballer´s ankle“ -  Impingement syndrome of the ankle
  • Chronic flat foot of the adult








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