Ankle pain, Orthopedics FAQ

Elderly individuals often experience ankle pain? Hello, doctor. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. My mother, who is in her 70s and has a history of hypertension, started experiencing pain on the outer side of her left little toe about a week ago (without any s...

Ankle pain lasting over a year, with each episode of pain not exceeding one minute? The initial foot pain began over a year ago when I accidentally twisted my ankle after not noticing a pothole. Since I had a habit of treating ankle sprains with traditional Chinese medicine, I ap...

The ankle was previously injured in a rollover accident, resulting in a ligament tear and cartilage damage? I'm sorry to bother you. In April of this year, I misstepped while going down the stairs, causing my foot to twist. It became swollen, and I later developed bruising. ...

After the car accident, my ankle feels strange when I walk? Hello Doctor: I was in a car accident on January 6th of this year, resulting in bruises on my arms and legs. Subsequently, I experienced nausea, dizziness, and sensations of tingling and electric shock in my limbs, along...

Should I go to the hospital for this? I went to the clinic for an X-ray, and the doctor said that I have an extra small bone or a fragment in my foot. He mentioned that this could be due to my foot being frequently sprained without proper rehabilitation, which might be the reason...

Ankle fracture At the end of July, I sustained a closed fracture with dislocation of both ankles in my right calf and underwent surgery, during which steel pins and plates were inserted. By the end of August, I stopped using a walker, and I began rehabilitation in early September...

Ankle pain, plantar pain, plantar fasciitis? Hello, Doctor! Two weeks ago, I started experiencing pain on the outer side of both ankles. A few days ago, I went to a clinic for an X-ray, and the doctor mentioned that my stability has decreased. He advised me to wear athletic shoes...

I carefully examined my foot and noticed that the inner side of my ankle is protruding? Hello, doctor. I previously found information online about the accessory navicular bone. Are there any important considerations regarding this accessory navicular bone? I'm wondering if t...

Achilles tendonitis and ankle pain? Hello Doctor: My Achilles tendon has been diagnosed with tendinitis by an orthopedic doctor. It has been painful for several months without improvement. I have tried various methods I found online, and pain relief patches have not been effectiv...

Tibia and fibula fractures Hello Doctor, I had an open, displaced fracture of the middle and lower segments of my tibia and fibula due to a car accident last June, but the bone did not protrude through the skin. I underwent intramedullary nailing for the tibia, and it has been al...

Generalized muscle tension and soreness? Hello: In recent years, I have frequently experienced shoulder and neck pain, as well as pain in my buttocks (unsure if it's sciatica or piriformis syndrome), ankle pain, and knee pain. I have been trying to exercise, but after just a...

Ankle pain from prolonged standing? Hello Director Chen, my job requires me to stand for 8 hours, and I also have to run around or squat. Usually, after standing for 2-3 hours, my ankles start to hurt, specifically on the outer sides of both ankles. I’m not sure if it’s due to my...

Ankle pain Every time I rest my ankle for a long time, I feel like something is stuck in my ankle when I start moving again. After soaking in hot water, the next day when I walk or exercise, I suddenly feel a sharp pain when I step down, and my legs feel weak. I play soccer, and ...

Ankle rotational pain, unable to apply force while stepping? Over a year ago, I sprained my right ankle, and today I am experiencing sensations similar to those after the injury. If I rotate my foot at a slightly larger angle, it causes pain. What could be the issue? How long mig...

Chronic tendon rupture? Dear Vice Dean Li, Hello. My father, who is 71 years old, has recently been experiencing discomfort in his right ankle. Externally, there appears to be swelling on the right side, and there is tenderness upon pressure. He experiences soreness while walkin...

Rehabilitation of the fifth metatarsal? Hello, Dr. Lee. I have a transverse fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal in my left foot, and it has been over three months now. About a week ago, I started wearing shoes and commuting by bus as usual. While walking, I feel some pai...

Re-injury after ligament laxity repair? Hello Doctor: I had surgery on my left ankle on September 18. After the surgery, the doctor informed me that the ligaments were loose and he repaired them. However, I accidentally twisted my ankle again after the surgery. I have been soakin...

Non-union of fractures and chronic inflammation and pain of the lateral ankle ligaments? Resume: Female / 25 years old Duration of pain: From 17-18 years old to present Visited orthopedic clinics / major hospitals Diagnosis results: 1. Unhealed closed fracture of the righ...

Questions about tibial fractures? Hello Doctor: I was in a car accident on the evening of October 13, 2016, which resulted in an open fracture of my right tibia and fibula. I was taken to the hospital for treatment and had bone screws and plates installed. Since then, I have been...

After ankle fracture surgery, there is pain on the dorsum of the foot? Hello, on August 21, I was hit by a car while walking, resulting in a closed fibula fracture about five centimeters above my right ankle. I underwent surgery on August 22. Now, at the beginning of September, t...