Talar Dome Lesion

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

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 […]

Chronic Ankle Laxity

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 […]

Ankle Fusion

Ankle Fusion

Pain caused by ankle arthritis can become severe and unrelenting, greatly impacting one’s quality of life. An ankle fusion, also called ankle arthrodesis, aims to relieve the pain and maintain or improve function by fusing two or more bones in the ankle. This procedure can help treat a number of different underlying problems in the […]

Talus Fracture

Talus Fracture

There can be many different broken bones in your foot, but a talus fracture is a broken bone in your ankle. A talus fracture is a high-impact injury and can be very severe. It can result in a loss of motion and function of your ankle and foot joints. This can affect your ability to walk […]

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