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Broken ankles are among the most common fracture types. Find information about these injuries as well as information about ankle fracture treatment. There are a variety of types of ankle fractures and treatments vary according on the location and degree of the injury. Understanding the actions to take after experiencing an ankle fracture may require prior knowledge of how these type of injuries occured. The symptoms of a broken ankle are quite distinct from other ankle injuries and conditions. 
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Why doesn't your doctor use a cortisone injection for Achilles tendonitis? Learn the risks of a tendon rupture when it is used in this area.
Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP, IFMCP, CFMP's insight:
Cortisone injections are used to treat Achilles tendonitis but, studies show that using these may present adverse complications including a ruptured Achilles tendon that could lead to surgery. For more information, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at (915) 850-0900.
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Achilles tendonitis is a common problem that causes heel pain. Treatment of Achilles tendonitis is focused on non-surgical options for most patients.
Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP, IFMCP, CFMP's insight:
Achilles tendonitis is a condition caused by irritation on the large tendon found in the back of the ankle, resulting in inflammation and swelling. This condition most often affects athletes due to overuse of the Achilles tendon.
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A sudden twist of the ankle in an unnatural degree can render it in getting injured. This can be a quite distressing condition, wherein, pain is triggered even on slight movement of the ankle. Observing the symptoms can help a doctor diagnose, whether the ankle is really fractured or just sprained. The ankle functions by supporting the balance and movement of the feet. Occasionally, an injury to the ankle may cause the fibula or tibia, two bones which make up the joint of the ankle, to break. A bone fracture can be a painful injury due to the bone being dislocated from the joint and small movements can trigger severe pain with other symptoms. Sports or strenuous exercise are some of the common factors causing an ankle fracture.
Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP, IFMCP, CFMP's insight:
When a fracture in the ankle occurs due to trauma from an accident, sport injury, or excessive overuse, the bone may usually misalign from the joint, causing pain and other symptoms. For more information, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at (915) 850-0900.
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Achilles tendonitis, also known as Achilles tendinitis is a heel injury caused very often due to overuse of the tendon or tendon rupture. It includes stretching and strengthening exercises for the tendon.
Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP, IFMCP, CFMP's insight:
Achilles tendonitis is characterized as the irritation, swelling, and inflammation of the Achilles tendon. Various specific exercises are targeted towards healing the symptoms of this condition and prevention. For more information, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez at (915) 850-0900.
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Ankle fractures are common injuries which occur in the bones surrounding the ankle joints. The ankle is formed where three bones, the tibia, the fibula, and the talus, come together. Usually, when an individual is diagnosed with a broken ankle, the tibia or fibula are most frequently the bones affected. For more information, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at (915) 850-0900.