High Ankle Sprain
A less common type of ankle injury is a high ankle sprain. This injury strains or tears the ligaments at the front of the ankle that connects the two leg bones, the tibia and the fibula, together.
Swollen Ankles
Swollen ankles can develop for a number of different reasons, and are not always a cause for concern.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition which causes swelling and pain under the ball of the foot. It often progresses to bunion formation and toe deformities.
Ankle Osteoarthritis
A common cause of ankle pain and often develops following a severe injury to the ankle or with advancing age. The foot usually feels very stiff and sore in the mornings or after rest and tends to feel better once the foot ‘warms-up’.
Ganglion Cyst
Ganglion cysts often develop on the top of the foot or ankle. They are a benign lump caused by fluid escaping from a joint or tendon sheath.
Gout
Gout is a very painful condition usually affecting the big toe. The joint becomes red, inflamed, swollen and very painful. It is due to a build-up of uric acid crystals within the joint.
