Condition Library
Ankle
Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Damage to the cartilage and bone of the ankle joint surface.
Symptoms
- Deep ankle ache
- Catching
- Swelling after activity
Risk factors
- Ankle sprain
- Ankle fracture
What usually helps
- Protected weight-bearing
- Activity modification
When to see a podiatrist
If ankle pain persists months after a sprain.
Warning signs
- • Mechanical locking
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.