Condition Library
Ankle
Ankle Arthritis
Wear of the ankle joint cartilage, often years after an injury.
Symptoms
- Deep ankle pain
- Stiffness
- Swelling after activity
Risk factors
- Prior fracture
- Recurrent sprains
- Inflammatory arthritis
What usually helps
- Rocker-bottom shoes
- Bracing
- Activity modification
- Injection
When to see a podiatrist
When pain limits daily walking.
Warning signs
- • Acute hot swollen joint
Podiatrify provides educational information and risk guidance and does not provide a medical diagnosis. Symptoms involving severe pain, rapidly spreading infection, black or blue tissue, major trauma, loss of circulation, or systemic illness may require urgent medical evaluation.