Subtalar Joint Pain – The Clinical Syndrome Ankle and heel pain emanating from the subtalar joint is occasionally encountered in clinical practice. The subtalar joint is a synovial plane–type articulation between the talus and the calcaneus. Osteoarthritis of the subtalar joint is the most common form of arthritis that results in subtalar joint pain, although …
Midtarsal Joint Pain – The Clinical Syndrome The midtarsal joints are an uncommon cause of ankle and foot pain. Midtarsal joint pain may be seen in patients who repeatedly point their toes, such as ballet dancers and football punters. Most patients with midtarsal joint pain secondary to osteoarthritis and posttraumatic arthritis pain report pain localized …
Posterior Tibial Tendinitis – The Clinical Syndrome Posterior tibial tendinitis is being seen with increasing frequency in clinical practice as jogging and other aerobic exercises have increased in popularity. The posterior tibial tendon is susceptible to the development of tendinitis and is particularly subject to repetitive motion that may result in microtrauma, which heals poorly …
Achilles Bursitis – The Clinical Syndrome Achilles bursitis is being seen with increasing frequency in clinical practice as jogging has increased in popularity. The Achilles tendon is susceptible to the development of bursitis at its insertion on the calcaneus and at its narrowest part at a point approximately 5 cm above its insertion. The Achilles …
Anterior Talofibular Pain Syndrome – The Clinical Syndrome Talofibular pain syndrome is being encountered more frequently in clinical practice with the increased interest in jogging and marathon running. The talofibular ligament, which passes from the anterior margin of the fibular malleolus, forward and medially, to the talus bone, in front of its lateral articular facet, …
Accessory Navicular Pain Syndrome – The Clinical Syndrome Foot and ankle pain secondary to accessory navicular pain syndrome is being seen with increasing frequency in clinical practice because of the increased interest in physical fitness and the use of exercise machines. Accessory navicular pain syndrome is the name given to pain that has as its …
Fibulocalcaneal Pain Syndrome – The Clinical Syndrome Fibulocalcaneal pain syndrome is the result of injury to the fibulocalcaneal ligament, usually caused by sudden inversion of the ankle, as when stepping off a high curb. The fibulocalcaneal ligament, which is also known as the calcaneofibular ligament, runs from the apex of the fibular malleolus downward and slightly backward …