The knee and ankle are supporting joints for the weight of the human body. However, injury is not always the reason for pain.

Sudden pain in the ankle without injury can have many possible causes, including autoimmune conditions, different types of arthritis, and foot alignment issues. Conditions such as lupus and arthritis ...

Treatments for ankle pain and discomfort vary depending on the cause. Options may include cold compresses and pain medications. Surgery may be necessary if the pain is severe. People can develop ankle ...

A sprained ankle can bring your life to a halt — quite literally, as it can be a painful injury that stops you from walking or moving around as you otherwise might. It usually takes a few weeks for an ...

Ankle arthritis occurs when the cartilage between your shin bone (tibia) and your top foot bone (talus) wears away. Cartilage is the flexible tissue that cushions your joints and absorbs shock. Loss ...

It’s important to refrain from walking in the weeks after ankle surgery. It may take a year to fully recover depending on your surgeon’s instructions and the amount of repair work involved. Studies ...

According to physical therapist Carrie Ellis, DPT, CSCS, it's important to understand your foot structure when selecting ankle support shoes. First, you have to determine which type of arch you ...

Foot and ankle surgeries are procedures to treat foot and ankle conditions. You may need surgery if other treatment options haven’t helped. At University of Utah Health, our foot and ankle surgeons ...