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.
Below is the list of articles related to types of lower leg injuries.
What to expect during an Achilles tendon rupture and tips for staying positive and active.
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What to anticipate with an ankle fusion surgery and insights about recovery timeframes.
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How to prepare and adapt to an ankle replacement
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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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Discusses a guide to recovery and what to expect from BK surgery.
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Discusses a guide to recovery, what to expect from BK surgery, and types of ankle injuries.
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Types and symptoms of foot fractures with surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
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What does it mean to have Charcot Foot? Common information around Charcot Foot.
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Discussing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) aka Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD).
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Types and symptoms of a broken Fibula with surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
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Common foot injury of the Fifth Metatarsal.
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Background, treatment options, and rehabilitation tips for recovery of Lisfranc injuries.
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Background, rehabilitation tips for recovery, and general information for Metatarsal Fractures.
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Background, injury duration, crutch availability and usage, and exercise tips during non-weight bearing injuries.
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How to diagnose, treat, and care for Plantar Fasciitis, as well as helpful tips on prevention.
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Types of the common and painful sprained ankle.
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Learn about the causes, symptoms & treatment options for stress fractures.
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Types and symptoms of a broken Tibia with surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
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