Ankle & Foot Region Fractures
The ankle joint is composed of 3 bones including the fibula, tibia and talus.
The ankle joint is composed of 3 bones including the fibula, tibia and talus.
Repetitive trauma or a major trauma to the foot and ankle region can predispose you to developing arthritis of these joints.
A rupture of the achilles tendon can be the result of a forceful contraction of the calf muscle after a fall.
A twisting mechanism is usually involved in ankle sprains. Several ligaments around the ankle contribute to the stability of the ankle joint.