Scientists have found ways to get a healing response in joint cartilage, but nothing really restores the cartilage back to normal. One way to foster healing is to take normal, healthy cartilage cells from one area of the joint and transfer them to the damaged section. This has been done successfully in the knee and more recently, also in the ankle. The procedure is called an autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI).

The tibialis anterior is the muscle along the front of the lower leg that dorsiflexes the foot. Dorsiflexion means the tendon pulls the ankle up toward the face. The tibialis anterior can tear partially or rupture fully as a result of trauma. Trauma includes lacerations (cuts) or blunt trauma of some sort. The description of your injury would fall under the category of blunt trauma.

Tendon ruptures of the tibialis anterior are uncommon. That makes it tough to study and come up with treatment guidelines. Should surgery be done to repair or reconstruct the tendon? Will it heal with nonoperative care? How do the results between these two treatment approaches compare?

Scientists have found ways to get a healing response in joint cartilage, but nothing really restores the cartilage back to normal. It's now possible to take cartilage cells from one area of the joint and transfer them to the damaged section. This has been done successfully in the knee. In this article, results from the first attempt to do the same thing in the ankle are reported.

If your surgeon tells you the ankle is stable, then you should be able to see a physical therapist and get an exercise program going. The therapist will first do some testing to find out what needs to be worked on. Joint range-of-motion, strength, balance, and motor control will be measured. There are some specific functional tests that can be done, too.

Most people are familiar with the typical ankle injury that occurs just below the ankle bones. But there are other types of ankle injuries. One of those is the syndesmosis ankle sprain. The syndesmosis is a specific location in the upper ankle where the tibia and fibula (bones of the lower leg) meet.

Athlete and soldiers have the highest incidence of syndesmosis injuries. Football players, skiers, and hockey or basketball players are at increased risk of this injury.

Most people are familiar with the typical ankle injury that occurs just below the ankle bones. But there are other types of ankle injuries. One of those is the syndesmosis ankle sprain. The syndesmosis is a specific location in the upper ankle where the tibia and fibula (bones of the lower leg) meet.

You might be able to do this in hindsight (looking back) but it can be difficult. You would have to remember dates; precipitating events; and the frequency, intensity, and duration of all your symptoms. If you have this written down or your doctors have documented what you've told them, then you may be able to sort this out carefully.

I ride jump horses. I have been told by a dr. that I had subluxing knee caps and that is why I have had random pain there but recently I have started having pain in my ankles. is it possible to have subluxing ankles? and how could i fix it, tape?? Im so lost

I have (I think) peroneal tendonitis that will not go away. A year ago I slightly rolled my ankle while trail running, and strained my peroneal tendon. Despite two separate layoffs of 4 months (immediately afterward) and 3 months (most recently) since that time, the soreness persists. It's not noticeable while walking, or even jogging at an easy pace; but after 2-3 miles at a moderate pace, the pain returns. I stretch frequently and already do on a regular basis most of the stretches recommended for PT for this issue. Why is this still hanging around???