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Foot & Ankle

Normal Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle

The foot and ankle in the human body work together to provide balance, stability, movement, and propulsion.

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Conditions

Achilles Tendon Rupture

Tendons are the soft tissues connecting muscles to the bones. The Achilles tendon is the longest tendon in the body and is present behind the ankle, joining the calf muscles with the heel bone. Contraction of the calf muscles tightens the achilles tendon and pulls the heel, enabling foot and toe movements necessary for walking, running and jumping.

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Ankle Sprain

Ankle Sprains are a common injury that occurs from over stretching or tearing of the ligaments that support the ankle. The ankle is composed of bones forming a joint and ligaments are the elastic structures which are responsible for holding these bones in their proper place. Ligaments and other soft tissues function to prevent abnormal movement such as twisting, turning, and rolling of the foot beyond the normal range.

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Jones Fractures

The metatarsal bones are long bones in your feet. There are five metatarsal bones in each foot. The 5th metatarsal is the long bone that is located on the outside of the foot and connects to the small toe. Each metatarsal bone is made up of base (towards the ankle), shaft, neck and head (towards the toes). Fractures in the metatarsal bone are categorized based on their location. Jones fractures occur at the junction of the base and the shaft of the 5th metatarsal. They can either be a stress fracture (a small hairline break that occurs over time) or an acute (sudden) break. These fractures take a long time to heal and are not as common as other fractures of the 5th metatarsal.

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Plantar Fasciitis

The plantar fascia is a long, thin ligament present along the bottom of the foot that creates the arch of the foot. It extends from the heel bone, and then splits and fans out to attach itself to the toes.

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Procedures

Ankle Fracture Surgery

The ankle joint is composed of three bones: the tibia, fibula, and talus which are articulated together. The ends of the fibula and tibia (lower leg bones) form the inner and outer malleolus, which are the bony protrusions of the ankle joint that you can feel and see on either side of the ankle. The joint is protected by a fibrous membrane called a joint capsule, and filled with synovial fluid to enable smooth movement.

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Ankle Arthroscopy

Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which an arthroscope, a small, soft, flexible tube with a light and video camera at the end, is inserted into the ankle joint to evaluate and treat a variety of conditions.

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Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction

A sprain is stretching or tearing of a ligament. Ligaments connect adjacent bones in a joint and provide stability to the joint.

An ankle sprain is a common injury and occurs when you fall or suddenly twist the ankle joint or when you land your foot in an awkward position after a jump. It most commonly occurs when you participate in sports or when you jump or run on a surface that is irregular.

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Surgery for Achilles Tendon Rupture

Tendons are the soft tissues connecting muscles to the bones. The Achilles tendon is the longest tendon in the body and is present behind the ankle, joining the calf muscles with the heel bone. Contraction of the calf muscles tightens the achilles tendon and pulls the heel, enabling foot and toe movements necessary for walking, running and jumping.

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