PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics field and on-ice performances ice-hockey players relationship performance with subjective joint pain dysfunction.METHODS A total 25 male college icehockey were evaluated for 19 items performance. Pain dysfunctions in lower extremities back confirmed through Foot Ankle Outcome Score, Knee Injury Osteoarthritis Hip Dysfuncti...

OBJECTIVE The objective of our study was to provide a pictorial survey of MR images of ankle ligaments in various conditions from intact to disrupted. CONCLUSION MR images of ankle ligaments from a sample of patients with ankle pain or injury are presented and reviewed.

Ankle impingement syndromes are painful conditions that may complicate ankle trauma and are characterized by chronic, progressive pain, swelling, and limitation of movement. These disorders are subclassified according to anatomical location about the tibiotalar joint. This article reviews the various forms of anterior ankle impingement, detailing the unique clinical features, anatomical conside...

OBJECTIVES The treatment of severe post-traumatic ankle arthritis remains a challenge nowadays. Since patients suffering from this pathology are mainly young and active people, a correct reconstruction, if possible, of the articular cartilage defects of the tibiotalar joint is very important to achieve a good result. Fresh bipolar osteochondral allograft (FBOA) is a promising operative techniqu...

OBJECTIVE To describe the pain and functional improvements of a patient with posterior ankle impingement following a treatment plan incorporating soft tissue therapy, chiropractic adjustment and a progressive rehabilitation program. CLINICAL FEATURES A 37-year- old male presented with posterolateral ankle pain exacerbated by plantar flexion two weeks after sustaining an inversion ankle sprain...

INTRODUCTION Ankle injuries result in a significant amount of time lost from work and sport activity. The ankle is the most commonly injured joint in the body and 85% of those ankle injuries are lateral ankle sprains. 1 These injuries often result in residual disability with over 70% of those who suffered a lateral ankle injury reporting persistent symptoms 6 to 18 months postinjury, including ...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW The incidence of ankle osteoarthritis has increased in recent years, in part, secondary to vehicular trauma. This review describes conservative and operative intervention strategies along with current research related to the management of ankle osteoarthritis. RECENT FINDINGS Self-reported physical function in patients with ankle osteoarthritis is equivalent to or worse than...

Acute ankle injury, a common musculoskeletal injury, can cause ankle sprains. Some evidence suggests that previous injuries or limited joint flexibility may contribute to ankle sprains. The initial assessment of an acute ankle injury should include questions about the timing and mechanism of the injury. The Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules provide clinical guidelines for excluding a fracture in adul...

BACKGROUND Ankle arthrodesis and replacement are two common surgical treatment options for end-stage ankle osteoarthritis. However, the relative value of these alternative procedures is not well defined. This study compared the clinical and radiographic outcomes as well as the early perioperative complications of the two procedures. METHODS Between January 2, 1998 and May 31, 2002, 138 patien...

We report the clinical and radiological outcome of total ankle replacement performed in conjunction with hindfoot fusion or in isolation. Between May 2003 and June 2008, 60 ankles were treated with total ankle replacement with either subtalar or triple fusion, and the results were compared with a control group of 288 ankles treated with total ankle replacement alone. After the mean follow-up of...