Tendons that bend sharply around corners, such as the long flexors of the foot, are subject to compressive forces and are enclosed by a tendon sheath. Tendons sheaths are lubricated by synovial fluid in order to reduce friction [ 1 , 2 ]....
Foot and ankle tendonitis is a common cause of foot pain. Tendonitis occurs when there is inflammation or irritation of the tendons, which is usually due to overuse from repetitive movements or stretching, or an injury such as an ankle sprain. ...
Figure 14-1depicts an overview of the terminology that describes the regions of the ankle and foot. The termanklerefers primarily to the talocrural joint: the articulation among the tibia, fibula, and talus. The termfootrefers to all the tarsal bones, and the joints distal to the ankle. Wi...
Foot & Ankle The average person walks more than 100,000 miles in a lifetime. To walk this distance over the course of a lifetime a person’s feet must be strong and stable. With the constant impact of walking and running, it's not surprising that the feet and ankles are some of the...
Tendinopathies of the Ankle and Foot Abstract Tendinopathy and tenosynovitis commonly affect the Achilles and the tibialis posterior tendons around the ankle; however, other tendons may also be affected and present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. The mainstay of treatment is specific exercise ...
Sixty-four children with tendon injuries about the foot and ankle have been reviewed in order to present a plan of management when such injuries occur. One-third involved the tendo Achillis; the others were equally distributed between the dorsum and sole of the foot, and in only 12% was mo...
The foot and ankle contains up to 26 bones, 33 joints, more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments and a complex system of blood vessels, nerves, skin, and tissue. Together these important components serve to provide support, balance and mobility to the rest of the body above. A hinged ...
Inflammatory processes and ruptures involving the tendons of the foot and ankle are more common than is generally believed. The Achilles and posterior tibial tendons are most commonly involved. Less often, the site of dysfunction is the peroneal tendons. Rupture of the Achilles tendon and dysfunctio...
Foot & Ankle The foot and ankle support mobility and balance, comprising a complex structure of bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Injuries or conditions, such as sprains or arthritis, can impair function and require proper diagnosis and treatment.Subscribe...
The foot and ankle are highly complex structures that work together when supporting our body and allowing it to stand, walk, run, and move in many different ways. In fact, the human foot and ankle contain over 100 ligaments, tendons, bones, and muscles combined, and consist of 33 joints....