Pain following Ankle Sprain
Orthopaedics 360 “A Place to Learn” Ankle sprains vary in severity. While the majority of ‘simple’ ankle sprains go onto a good recovery, there are a substantial subset of patients with more ‘complex’ injuries that have ongoing pain following ankle sprain....
Ankle Cartilage Damage
Orthopaedics 360 “A Place to Learn” Localised ankle cartilage damage is frequently seen in two regions of the talus. This lesion is termed an osteochondral defect (OCD). The two most common locations are: Anterolateral Posteromedial Ankle Joint...
Ankle Instability
Orthopaedics 360 “A Place to Learn” The majority of ankle sprains occur following a twisting injury. Typically this is an ‘inversion’ type injury where the ankle turns inwards and the body ‘goes over’ the ankle joint. This pattern results in injury to the...
Achilles Rupture and Tendinosis
Orthopaedics 360 “A Place to Learn” An achilles tendon rupture is most frequently seen in middle aged recreational sporting enthusiasts. It can occur spontaneously, but can also be seen in people that have had a vague pain or ‘tightness’ at the back of...