Lower Leg Injury Resource Center

Lower leg, foot and ankle injuries are commonplace and range from mild to serious.   The articles below  are intended to provide you a basic understanding of the injury or condition, enable you to identify if you have it, determine the severity, how to treat it and how to prevent re-injury.  Use these articles as a first step in educating yourself about your condition.  Always consult with your physician to confirm your findings.  We wish you a speedy recovery from your lower leg injury.

Achilles Tendon Rupture

Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Surgery and Recovery

What to expect during an Achilles tendon rupture and tips for staying positive and active.

Ankle Fusion

Ankle Fusion

Surgery, Recovery, Mobility Options, and FAQ

What to anticipate with an ankle fusion surgery and insights about recovery timeframes.

Ankle Replacement

Causes, Treatments, Surgery and Recovery

How to prepare and adapt to an ankle replacement

Avulsion Fracture

Avulsion Fracture of the Ankle

Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Surgery and Recovery

What an avulsion fracture is, what causes it, how to identify if you have an avulsion fracture, and the recovery process.

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Below Knee Amputation 

Surgery, Recovery, and Maintaining Mobility

Causes, surgery, recovery, and possible complications

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Broken Ankle

 Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Surgery and Recovery

Types of ankle injuries, symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery

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Broken Foot and Foot Fractures

Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Surgery and Recovery

Types and symptoms of foot fractures with surgical and non-surgical treatment options.

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Bunions 

Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Surgery and Recovery

What is a bunion? Common symptoms, causes, and treatment options for bunions.

Charcot Foot

Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Surgery, Recovery, and FAQ

Wha does it mean to have Charcot Foot? Common symptoms, causes, treatments, and FAQs around Charcot Foot.

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CRPS and RSD in the Lower Leg and Foot

Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Recovery

Causes, Common Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery options for RSD and CRPS sufferers.

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Fibula Fractures

Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Surgery and Recovery

Types and symptoms of a broken Fibula with surgical and non-surgical treatment options.

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Jones Fracture and Metatarsal Fracture

Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Surgery and Recovery

Common Foot Injury of the Fifth Metatarsal; Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery

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Lisfranc Injury

Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Surgery and Recovery

Background, treatment options, and rehabilitation tips for recovery of Lisfranc injuries.

Metatarsal Fracture

Metatarsal Fracture

Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, Surgery, Recovery, and FAQ

Background, causes, symptoms, treatment options, rehabilitation tips for recovery, and FAQs for Metatarsal Fractures.

Non Weight Bearing Injury

Non-Weight Bearing Injuries

Definition, Recovery Time, Crutch Usage, and How to Stay Active

Background, injury duration, crutch availability and usage, and exercise tips during non-weight bearing injuries.

Plantar Fasciitis

Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and Recovery

How to diagnose, treat, and care for Plantar Fasciitis, plus helpful tips on prevention.

Sprained Ankle

Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and Recovery

Causes, symptoms, treatment, and types of the common and painful sprained ankle.

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Stress Fractures

Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and Recovery

Learn about the causes, symptoms & treatment options for stress fractures.

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Tibia Fractures

Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Surgery and Recovery

Types and symptoms of a broken Tibia with surgical and non-surgical treatment options.