Ankle Arthritis

At a glance: Ankle stiffness and pain that limits activity.

Symptoms

• Common patient-reported symptoms for ankle arthritis.
• What makes it worse or better.
• Red flags that need prompt evaluation.

Causes & Risk Factors

• Typical causes and biomechanical factors.
• Activity- or footwear-related contributors.

How We Diagnose

• History and physical exam focused on the foot/ankle.
• Imaging only as needed to confirm the diagnosis or rule out other causes.

Treatment Options

• Conservative: Activity modification, footwear/orthotics, stretching/physical therapy, medications.
• Procedures: Injections or minimally invasive options when appropriate.
• Surgery: Reserved for cases that do not respond to non-surgical care.

Recovery & Prevention

• Expected recovery timeline and milestones.
• Home exercise, footwear guidance, and load management.

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