ABOUT US
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Shoulder and Knee Specialist
ANKLE IMPINGEMENT KANDILNOTES
INTRODUCTION​
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Ankle impingement occurs when there is irritation of the tibia bone on the talus with ankle dorsiflexion
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From an epidemiologic standpoint, impingement occurs more common in athletes, especially soccer, football, and basketball
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Pain is in the front of the ankle
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Swelling is sometimes present
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Usually no pain when the foot is in neutral position. When the foot is brought up towards your head, pain is worse
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Running and jumping activities often exacerbate the pain
CAUSES​
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Repetitive motion of the ankle with weightbearing, such as sports participation
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
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Patients with ankle impingement often complain of pain in the front of the ankle
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They often report tenderness to palpation, swelling, and weakness with walking
TREATMENT​​​
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Treatment consists of non-operative vs. operative
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Nonoperative treatment entails physical therapy, activity modification, anti-inflammatories
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Corticosteroid injections can be helpful in reducing inflammation and pain in the anterior ankle joint
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Surgical treatment involves arthroscopic removal of the bone spurs to increase space between the ankle bones and decrease impingement and inflammation
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