As an orthopedic surgeon, ankle sprains are probably one of the most common injuries that I see. In earlier articles, I explained what sprains and strains were; but, for a The anatomy of an ankle ...

The ankle is a hinge joint between the leg and foot. The two side-ways projections we refer to as the ankles are actually the terminal portions of the bones of Anatomy 101: The ankle | Health-med ...

The lower leg lies between the knee and ankle and works with the upper leg and foot to help perform key functions. In the leg are a number of bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels.

Let’s start with the anatomy. The ankle joint is formed by three bones: the tibia (shin bone), the fibula (the bone next to the tibia in the outer calf) and the talus (a bone in the foot below ...

According to the guidelines of human anatomy, the ligaments in the ankle are grouped structured by two ligament complexes: the lateral collateral ligament -in the side of the joint and formed by ...

Welcome to part six of the submission move series. This week, the Ankle Lock will be the topic. In the previous weeks, the moves that have been discussed have had multiple areas on the body that ...

People who have anterior ankle impingement may report chronic pain, which makes it more difficult for them to get back into sports and other activities they may have once enjoyed regularly.

To understand the difference between going high and going low, so to speak, we’ll have to go over some ankle anatomy. But first, let’s explain what’s meant by a sprain.

Plantar flexion describes the extension of the ankle so that the foot points down and away from the leg. When in a standing position, this would mean pointing the foot toward the floor. Plantar ...