Forefoot Fracture
Forefoot fractures can begin as very small injuries that do not cause severe pain. However, if the bone continues to experience stress, the crack will often deepen and widen, becoming gradually more painful. Eventually, in the worst-case scenario, the stress fracture may progress to become a full fracture. If a forefoot fracture is not treated […]
Talar Dome Lesion
The top of the talus (ankle bone) is dome-shaped and is completely covered with cartilage. A talar dome lesion is an injury to the cartilage and underlying bone of the talus within the ankle joint. While symptoms may take months to develop, a talar dome lesion can cause pain, swelling, and more. This is why […]
Ankle Sprain
Some people may not think ankle sprains are that serious. However, sprains need to be promptly evaluated and treated by highly competent orthopedic specialists like those at OCC- Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists in Denver, Parker, or Aurora, Colorado. Sprains untreated or not adequately rehabilitated, or repeat injuries all can cause chronic instability—a condition marked […]
Bone Spurs
The average person who lives to be 80 years old will walk the equivalent of five times around the world. That’s a lot of steps. So, it’s not surprising that many people develop foot and ankle problems, including bone spurs. Although they can develop on the hands, knees, and spine, they’re particularly common on the foot. […]
Chronic Ankle Laxity
When someone experiences repeated ankle sprains without the right rehabilitation, it can damage and weaken the ligaments, leaving the ankle in a weakened and unstable state. This leads to chronic ankle laxity or instability (CAI). Incomplete healing after an ankle injury may result in continued deterioration of the ligaments and a cycle of chronic instability […]
Mortons’ Neuroma
With Morton’s Neuroma, what may start out feeling as if you’ve got a pebble in your shoe can progress and have serious consequences. This thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves leading to the toes can lead to long-term nerve damage and permanent loss of sensation. Typically, there’s no outward sign of this […]
Shin Splints
Shin splints are a common exercise-related problem caused by repetitive stress on the shinbone and the connective tissues that attach the muscles to the bone. Pain may be worse at the beginning of activity and then subside during exercise — or it may subside when you stop moving. But shin splints are not something to ignore. […]
Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
Walking is something everyone takes for granted. However, pain on the outer side of the ankle, which can be chronic or ongoing ankle pain, can lead to instability, limitations, arthritis, and tendon problems. Chronic lateral ankle pain on the outside of the ankle may be so intense that not just walking but participating in sports […]
Tibia Shaft Fracture
Most people don’t know what their tibia is or even where it is located. What is important to know is that the tibia is a weight-bearing bone and plays a crucial role in supporting the body’s weight during activities like standing and walking. Tibia shaft fractures are not only painful, but they may prevent you […]
