Understanding Ankle Fracture: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
An ankle fracture can happen suddenly — a slip on an uneven surface, a sports injury, or even a misstep on the stairs. For many adults, it’s a painful and worrying experience that raises a lot of questions: Is it broken or just sprained? Will I need surgery? How long will recovery take? If you’ve […]
Understanding Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options
If you’ve been told you have Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability, you’re not alone — and you’re not stuck with it forever. This condition is quite common, especially among active adults who have had repeated ankle sprains. The good news is that with proper treatment — and when necessary, a proven surgical procedure like the Open […]
Understanding Proximal 5th Metatarsal Fracture: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Foot injuries can be surprisingly common, especially among active adults. One of the most frequent foot fractures seen in orthopedic clinics is the Proximal 5th Metatarsal Fracture — an injury that affects the long bone on the outer edge of your foot, near the base of the little toe. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with […]
Understanding Achilles Tendon Rupture: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
When you first hear the words “Achilles tendon rupture,” it can sound alarming. But with the right understanding and proper treatment, most people recover fully and return to their active lifestyle. We often see adults — especially those between 30 and 60 — experience this type of injury during sports, exercise, or even a simple […]
Understanding Chondral Defect/OCD of the Tibiotalar Joint: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
When you hear terms like chondral defect or osteochondral defect (OCD) of the tibiotalar joint, it can sound intimidating — but understanding your diagnosis is the first step toward recovery. As an orthopedic specialist, I always tell patients that this condition is treatable, and with the right care, you can return to an active, pain-free […]
Understanding Ankle Synovitis and Anterior Ankle Impingement: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options
If you’ve recently been told you have ankle synovitis or anterior ankle impingement, you’re not alone — and you’ve taken the right step by wanting to understand your condition better. These are common sources of persistent ankle pain, especially in active adults, athletes, or anyone who’s had a previous ankle sprain or repetitive strain injury. […]
Understanding Syndesmotic Injury: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
When you injure your ankle, it’s easy to assume it’s just a simple sprain. But sometimes, the damage runs deeper — especially if the injury involves the syndesmosis, the strong ligaments that connect your tibia and fibula (the two long bones in your lower leg). A Syndesmotic injury, often called a “high ankle sprain,” is […]
Understanding Peroneal Tendonitis and Peroneal Split Tear: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with Peroneal tendonitis or a Peroneal split tear, you may be feeling confused or uncertain about what this means for your health and mobility. Understanding your condition is the first step toward recovery, and with the right treatment, you can expect to get back to your normal activities, pain-free. In […]