The evolution of ankle and foot bones into different shapes and sizes helped mammals adapt and thrive after the extinction of the dinosaurs, a study suggests. The evolution of ankle and foot bones ...

A trimalleolar ankle fracture is when your ankle breaks in three separate places. Only 7% of all ankle breaks are trimalleolar ankle fractures. They are rare, and they are among the worst kinds of ...

You probably know the medial malleolus as the bump that protrudes on the inner side of your ankle. It’s actually not a separate bone, but the end of your larger leg bone — the tibia, or shinbone. The ...

Open reduction ankle surgery involves open surgery on fractured ankles. Doctors will realign ankle bones and may install internal fixations to keep them in place as they heal. Recovery from open ...

Learn about plantar flexion, dorsiflexion, inversion, and eversion, along with all the muscles responsible for these joint actions! Brookbush Institute education is comprehensive and thorough while ...

Q: My father broke his ankle and they said he needs surgery. Why can’t they just put it in a cast and let it heal on its own? A: The ankle joint is made up of three bones. The tibia (shin bone) and ...

Your ankle helps to balance and stabilize your body. It’s made up of bones that are supported with muscles and ligaments. Ankle disorders can result from damage to bone, muscle, or soft tissue. Common ...

A person’s ankle may hurt for many reasons, from minor injuries to chronic medical conditions such as arthritis. Ankle pain can stem from a variety of injuries to the bones, muscles, and soft tissue ...

What’s an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain is what happens when you twist, roll, or turn your ankle in a way that stretches or tears the ligaments. These are strong bands of tissue that connect bones and ...

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