MRI is more specific than bone scintigraphy and provides more information than ultrasound and computed tomography. Artthroscopy of the ankle is limited to the articular surface and joint space. MRI allows a global evaluation of the bones, tendons, ligaments, and other structures with a single ...
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....
At Pinnacle, we have Board Certified Physicians who specialize in the care and treatment of the foot and ankle. With 26 bones and more than a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments, this is a very complex sub-specialty of orthopaedics. We have Fellowship Trained Foot and Ankle Specialists wh...
UTMB offers comprehensive foot and ankle care, including access to both orthopedic surgeons that are fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery as well as podiatrists. Orthopedic surgeons tend to be more involved in the musculoskeletal functions of the body (including joints, ligaments, tendons, ...
The foot and ankle support mobility and balance with a complex structure. Injuries like sprains or arthritis require proper treatment.
cause instability and severe strains. Reconstructive surgery treats some of the most complex conditions using state-of-the-art techniques to hold everything together better. This entails rebuilding parts of the damaged foot or ankle, including tendons, muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and even ...
Figure 1. Lateral ankle ligaments. Sagittal projection of the lateral aspect of the ankle reveals the major ligaments of the lateral ligamentous complex. Note the calcaneofibular ligament passes beneath the peroneal tendons, and traverses both the talofibular and subtalar joints. The superior and ...
The foot and ankle: did you know…? The foot and ankle is a strong and complex structure containing 26 bones, 33 joints and more than a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The foot is subdivided into three sections: Hindfoot - composed of the heel bone (talus) and ankle bone (cal...
and repetitive stress on the foot and ankle make them susceptible to injury. The bones and their cartilaginous articulations are subject to degeneration, fracture, and inflammation. The muscles, tendons, and ligaments can suffer from acute or chronic tearing or overuse. Peripheral neuropathy and ...
University Foot & Ankle Institute of Los Angeles: always forward-thinking Foot and ankle pain isn’t normal, and ignoring it can lead to more serious foot issues, such as chronic pain or permanent damage to the bones, tendons, or ligaments. There is so much innovation in podiatric medicine...