Ankle Pain

1.Ankle Sprains:

• Description: Ligament injuries resulting from the stretching or tearing of ligaments. Commonly occurs when the ankle is twisted or rolled..
• Severity: : Classified into three grades – mild (stretching of ligaments), moderate (partial tear), and severe (complete tear).
• Symptoms: Pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty moving the ankle.

2.Ankle Fractures:

• Description:Breaks or cracks in the bones of the ankle, which can involve the tibia, fibula, or talus.
• Severity: Fractures can range from stable (bones remain in alignment) to displaced (bones shift out of place).
• Symptoms:Pain, swelling, deformity, and difficulty bearing weight.

3.Achilles Tendon Injuries::

• Description: : Injuries to the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.
• Types:Tendonitis (inflammation), tendinosis (degeneration), or a partial or complete tear (rupture).
• Symptoms: Pain, swelling, and difficulty with push-off movements.

4.Peroneal Tendon Injuries:

• Description: : : Injuries to the peroneal tendons, which run behind the lateral malleolus (outer ankle bone).
• Types:Tendonitis, tears, or subluxation (tendons moving out of place).
• SymptomsPain, swelling, and instability on the outer side of the ankle.

5.High Ankle Sprain (Syndesmotic Injury):

• Description: : Involves the ligaments that connect the tibia and fibula (syndesmosis). Often seen in sports-related injuries.
• Symptoms:: Pain above the ankle, swelling, and difficulty bearing weight.

6. Osteochondral Lesions:

• Description: : Injuries involving the cartilage and underlying bone in the ankle joint.
• Symptoms::Pain, swelling, and possible locking or catching sensations.
• Severity. Ranges from small lesions to more extensive damage