Ankle Joint Dysfunction

What is Ankle Joint Dysfunction?

The ankle joint is composed of several bones and three joints. These join the bones of the lower leg to the foot.

· Talotibial Joint: The talotibial joint connects the tibia with the talus bone of the foot. Talotibial dysfunction is the term used to describe a number of injuries that affect the function of the talotibial joint.

· Navicular and Cuboid articulations: The navicular and cuboid are bones in the mid region of the foot. Navicular and Cuboid dysfunction are the terms used to describe a number of injuries that affect the function of these joints.

· Cuneiform articulations: The cuneiform bones are three bones between the navicular-cuboid bones and the metatarsals. Cuneiform dysfunction is the term used to describe a number of injuries that affect the function of the this joint.

Ankle joint dysfunction is the term used to describe a number of injuries that affect the function of the talotibial joint, navicular and cuboid articulations and cuneiform articulations. These include traumatic, biomechanical, hormonal, inflammatory or degenerative joint disease.

These injuries may cause hypomobility (less movement) or hypermobility (more movement). This altered function can cause further problems with the surrounding joints, muscles and ligaments resulting in pain in and around the foot and a reduced range of motion. The most common causes of ankle joint dysfunction include, injury to the above joints, arthritis and normal wear and tear.

Symptoms vary depending on the cause; however, you may experience swelling of the ankles, pain or stiffness anywhere around the ankle. There may be swelling of the joints, problems moving the ankle, unable to put weight on the ankle, difficulty walking, bruising, and many other symptoms.

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Morrison, W. et al. (2018) Ankle Disorders: Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/ankle-disorders(Accessed: 09 October 2023).

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