Ankle and foot

The most frequent ankle and foot injuries are:
  • Ankle osteoarthritis
  • Ankle instability
  • Structural deformities of the foot
  • Hammer and claw toe deformities
  • Metatarsalgia
  • Plantar fasciitis

Bunion

The hallux valgus, popularly known as bunion, is a deformity of the big toe. This deformity alters the normal functioning of the foot and can cause pain. It occurs more frequently in women.
Hallux Rígidus

What is hallux rigidus?

It is a limitation of the mobility of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. This limitation alters the normal functioning of the foot and can cause pain. As it progresses, a dorsal prominence appears in this joint that can be very painful.

Ankle prosthesis

The prosthesis is used to replace a joint that does not work. Hip and knee prostheses are widely used to treat osteoarthritis. The ankle prosthesis is used to treat ankle joint degeneration.

Achilles Injuries

It is the thickest tendon in the human body and is located on the back of the ankle. It receives its name from Achilles, hero of the war of Troy immortalized by Homer in the Iliad. Achilles' weakness was in his heel.

Osteochondral Ankle Injuries

It is an injury that affects the bone and cartilage of any joint surface. It was formerly known as osteochondritis dissecans. This injury alters the normal functioning of the joints and can cause pain. The ankle is one of the joints that is most affected.

Ankle osteoarthritis

It is a degeneration of the ankle joint. This injury alters the normal functioning of the ankle and can cause pain.

Ankle instability

It is the lack of stability in the ankle. This injury alters the normal functioning of the ankle and can produce a sensation of weakness in the ankle. If there is pain, other associated injuries should be ruled out.

Structural deformities of the foot

It is an alteration of the normal structure of the foot. The foot has a physiological plantar vault that is adequate for the support and gait function. Any disruption of the structure distorts the normal functioning of the foot and can cause pain.

Hammer and claw toe deformity

It is a deformity of the toes that alters the normal functioning of the foot and can produce pain from the friction between the toe and the foot.

Metatarsalgia

It is the pain located in the sole of the foot on the heads of the metatarsals (anterior area of ​​the sole of the foot).

Plantar fasciitis

It is the pain in the proximal insertion of the plantar fascia in the calcaneus. Patients come to the office explaining pain in the heel.
  • Hallux Valgus
  • Bunion
  • Hallux Rígidus
  • Ankle prosthesis
  • Achilles Injuries 
  • Osteochondral Ankle Injuries