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Stretches and exercises for peroneal tendonitis
Peroneal tendonitis is an inflammation of one of the tendons in the back of the foot. It can cause pain that radiates from the ankle to the outside of the foot. By performing gentle exercises and stretches, a person can help strengthen the tendons and surrounding areas during recovery.
The effect of computerised tomography on operative planning in posterior malleolus ankle fractures
This study demonstrates that a pre-operative CT scan changes the surgical approach in 32.7% of cases and therefore we recommend use of CT scanning in this subset of ankle injuries.
Everything You Need To Know About Popping Ankles
Popping ankles are those that pop, click, or crack with movement. This might occur when walking or standing up. Popping ankles are usually harmless, but they can sometimes be a symptom of an underlying medical condition.
Ankle Fractures In Patients Over Age 55 Years
To identify predictors of functional outcomes following treatment of ankle fracture in patients 55 years or older.
Total Ankle Arthroplasty Is Safer Than Total Hip And Knee Arthroplasty In The Early Postoperative Period
Total hip and knee arthroplasty (THA and TKA) are performed more commonly than total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), so patients and the orthopaedic community are more familiar with the likelihood of complications after THA and TKA than after TAA. The present study places early complication rates after TAA in the context of those after THA and TKA.