| A year ago I fractured my ankle and had a very slow recovery. Everything finally seemed to be working fine but now it's starting to stiffen up and hurt quite a bit. Am I going to have problems like this for the rest of my life? | 2 years 2 weeks ago | 1631 |
| A year ago I sprained my right ankle. It doesn't hurt but it gives out on me. What could be causing this? | 2 years 34 weeks ago | 817 |
| About 18 months ago I had a total ankle replacement for severe ankle arthritis.
Everything seemed to be going good until last month. I started to have ankle pain and a loss of motion. It almost feels like the joint is jammed together. Is this possible? | 3 years 32 weeks ago | 644 |
| After a bad ankle sprain I went to physical therapy for rehab. The therapist used a simple tape measure to check for swelling. With all of today's modern technology is this really the best way to measure? | 3 years 4 weeks ago | 1078 |
| After playing volleyball for a few hours, my ankles feel wobbly and weak. What causes this? Is there something I can do about it? | 6 years 4 weeks ago | 603 |
| After spraining my ankle I notice I can step down off stairs or curbs but I still can't jump across a puddle or other obstacles. How long does it take to get this skill back? | 3 years 8 weeks ago | 926 |
| As a physical therapist, I see a lot of patients with sprained ankles. I usually measure around the ankle in a figure eight to check for swelling. Is this a good measure of treatment results over time? | 6 years 9 weeks ago | 545 |
| Do the night-time only braces work as well as the daytime braces for scoliosis? | 48 weeks 1 day ago | 1570 |
| Does ankle taping really work? I see many of my teammates using various methods of taping to keep from re-spraining their ankles. If it works, which type of taping is best? | 50 weeks 16 hours ago | 1100 |
| Every now and then my ankle gives way on me. I sprained it about two years ago. It feels like I'm respraining it a little bit each time this happens. Why does this happen? | 1 year 21 weeks ago | 1201 |
| Four months ago, I had surgery to reconstruct my ankle. I had a worn and arthritic ankle joint on one side. I was trying to avoid having a fusion. But I'm no better off than before the surgery. Pain and loss of motion affect the way I walk. Even my balance is off. How long do I have to wait before going ahead with the fusion after all? | 31 weeks 6 days ago | 339 |
| Have you ever heard of a high ankle sprain? My daughter hurt her ankle while playing hockey and this is what the doctors are calling it? | 3 years 17 weeks ago | 1034 |
| Have you ever heard of a sural nerve injury? Our 15-year-old daughter is an equestrian rider. She got bucked off a horse and her foot was stuck in the stirrup. Now she has numbness and tingling in her ankle and foot. The diagnosis is sural nerve injury. What does that mean? Will she get better? | 5 weeks 19 hours ago | 177 |
| Have you ever heard of anyone having his or her foot amputated for arthritis? My grandma just had this done and it doesn't make any sense to me. | 3 years 20 weeks ago | 592 |
| How can you tell whether an ankle is broken or just sprained? | 6 years 9 weeks ago | 3028 |
| How long can you go on getting massages for a sore back? | 13 weeks 16 hours ago | 121 |
| How long does it take to recover from an ankle replacement? | 29 weeks 18 hours ago | 470 |
| I am a competitive runner. During my training for a marathon, I increased my mileage. Shortly after that, I twisted my ankle while running. My ankle doesn’t hurt, but my knee does. There’s a painful tenderness along the outside of the knee, just below the joint. Can an ankle sprain cause pain at the knee? | 2 years 38 weeks ago | 723 |
| I am a gymnast coming up on a big regional tournament. About two weeks ago, I sprained my ankle. My coach wants me to wear tape during the competition. I'm worried it will hold me back. What should I do? | 50 weeks 16 hours ago | 557 |
| I am a gymnast on a college team. I sprained my ankle six weeks ago and still can’t land my jumps. Is there any way to find out exactly which muscles are weak so I can concentrate on those before my next competition? | 3 years 6 weeks ago | 555 |
| I am a gymnast on a college team. I sprained my ankle six weeks ago and still can’t land my jumps. Is there any way to find out exactly which muscles are weak so I can concentrate on those before my next competition? | 5 years 9 weeks ago | 384 |
| I am a snowboarder, and I've had a couple of painful ankle sprains. Should I do something about it? | 6 years 29 weeks ago | 431 |
| I am being treated for an ankle sprain. My physical therapist has me stand and work my ankle on a big round disk. How does this type of training help? | 6 years 10 weeks ago | 515 |
| I am not a young 62-year-old, if you know what I mean. But I'm still a little active. I don't run marathons, but I do like to golf and dance once in a while. The problem is I've got a bum ankle from arthritis. Am I too old for some kind of surgery for this problem? | 31 weeks 6 days ago | 313 |
| I am training on a trampoline for competition in gymnastic events. I've been told ankle injuries are common in this sport. I'd like to find some kind of ankle support to prevent this from happening. What do you recommend? | 1 year 13 weeks ago | 641 |
| I began taking a medication for my very sore back. Every time I try to cut down, I feel achy and miserable. I never imagined my doctor would give me a drug that would be addictive. | 49 weeks 15 hours ago | 517 |
| I broke my ankle in a car accident several years ago. I was 23-years old at the time. Now I'm starting to notice some pain and stiffness in that ankle from time to time. I watched my Grandpa struggle with arthritis in both his ankles for years. Am I destined to have the same fate? | 1 year 22 weeks ago | 834 |
| I broke my ankle when I was thrown from my horse. I had to have surgery to pin the bones together. Now that the cast is off I'd like to go horseback riding again. Is this allowed? | 2 years 43 weeks ago | 701 |
| I brought Mother home from the hospital last night. She has diabetes and she broke her ankle requiring surgery. The nurses gave us a long list of Dos and Don'ts. They were very firm in telling us we had to follow the instructions exactly. My sister and I have been taking care of Mother all our lives. What is all the fuss about? | 7 weeks 2 days ago | 68 |
| I had a bad ankle sprain last year. Since then, I keep twisting my ankle for no apparent reason. Why is this, and what can I do to prevent it from happening? | 6 years 10 weeks ago | 1057 |
