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What It Means to Have Cankles
"Cankle" is a nonmedical term first used in 2001. It describes a thick or wide ankle without clear definition from the lower calf.1 Cankles (a combination of "calves" and "ankles") is not a medical condition on its own. Like any other physical feature, the appearance of calves and ankles varies. For some people, cankles are normal and require no treatment.
Achilles tendinitis: What is it, and what are the treatments?
Chronic tendon issues are a frequent source of pain and can limit activity. They become more common with age, weight and certain activities, and early and appropriate diagnosis by a doctor is critical to get the best outcomes.
Signs of Overpronation in Feet
Pronation refers to the normal foot and ankle movement that happens when you take a step. Overpronation is when the foot and ankle move too much downward and inward. Usually, it’s associated with flatfeet.
Relationship between the morphology of osteophytes and cartilage lesions
The present study aimed to describe the frequency and severity of tram-track lesions in anterior ankle impingement in athletes and to evaluate the association between osteophyte morphology and severity of tram-track lesions, the distinctive cartilage lesions associated with tibial osteophytes in anterior ankle impingement syndrome.
Stress Fractures: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Options
Stress fractures occur from tiny cracks in the bones from repetitive activity, referred to as cumulative trauma. Usually, stress fractures occur in the tibial and metatarsal bones (see diagrams below), but they can occur in any weight-bearing bones. Stress fractures occur in people who undergo a great deal of physical activity, such as military personnel, athletes, and runners.