Ankle Impingement

Pain in the ankle caused by impingement in one of two locations: anterior (anterolateral and anteromedial) and posterior (lateral and medial) (posteromedial). Scar tissue and inflammation, as well as bone spurs, can cause impingement in the joint, limiting range of motion and causing pain.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES & RISK FACTORS?

It often occurs secondary to direct trauma (impaction force) or repetitive ankle dorsiflexion (repetitive impaction and traction force).

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