Bony Impingement of the Ankle

- Seen commonly in soccer players
- Associated with recurrent ankle sprains
- Pain on bending ankle upwards
- Due to bony spurs in the front of the ends of the shin bone (arrow)

Treatment

• Can be done using keyhole surgery or by open surgery
• Allows removal of impinging bone spurs
• Leading to improvement in pain symptoms and increased range of ankle dorsiflexion
  

Please note that the information contained herein is for general medical information only.
If you have any specific medical condition or queries, please consult your medical doctor.

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