Orthopedic Causes & Treatment for Foot & Ankle Pain
Orthopedic Causes & Treatment for Foot & Ankle Pain.
The most common orthopedic cause of ankle pain is sprains or strains, usually caused by inadvertently twisting or turning the joint excessively while walking, stepping off a curb, during sports or running on uneven ground. The feet receive the most orthopedic abuse of any body part, simply because they support the entire weight of the body all day long, every day. When running, the feet absorb pressure totaling three to four times body weight. The foot, with its 52 bones, is an extremely complex orthopedic structure. The intricate orthopedic connections between foot joints, muscles ligaments and tendons allow the foot to be extremely flexible.
Ankle and Foot pain can be caused by:
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Ankle sprains-excessive stretching or tearing of the ankle ligaments
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RICE Method-Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation
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