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  2. Ankle problems - Wikipedia

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    This inflammation can cause pain and stiffness [5] and is one of the most common causes of ankle problems. [7] In many types of arthritis, progressive joint degeneration in the joint occurs and smooth "buffered" cartilage is gradually lost, causing the bones rub against each other and wear, as well as the soft joint tissue.

  3. Diseases of the foot - Wikipedia

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    The most common cause of foot pain is wearing ill fitting shoes. Women often wear tight shoes that are narrow and constrictive, and thus are most prone to foot problems. Tight shoes often cause overcrowding of toes and result in a variety of structural defects. The next most common cause of foot disease is overuse or traumatic injuries. [3]

  4. List of disorders of foot and ankle - Wikipedia

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  5. Musculoskeletal injury - Wikipedia

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    Most leg pain is transferred pain from our backs or hips. [1] Foot injuries including plantar fasciitis is another source of pain which is associated with-standing for long periods. [ 1 ] [ 6 ] There are three major tendons that maintain stability at the ankle joint; anterior extensors , medial flexors and lateral peroneal , these tendons ...

  6. Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis - Wikipedia

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    DISH most commonly affects the elderly, especially 6th to 7th decades. The estimated frequency in the elderly is ~10% – 20%, with a slight male predominance. The exact cause is unknown. Mechanical, dietary factors and use of some medications (e.g. isotretinoin, etretinate, acitretin and other vitamin A derivatives) [9] may be of significance ...

  7. Avascular necrosis - Wikipedia

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    The most commonly affected bone is the femur (thigh bone). [1] Other relatively common sites include the upper arm bone, knee, shoulder, and ankle. [1] Diagnosis is typically by medical imaging such as X-ray, CT scan, or MRI. [1] Rarely biopsy may be used. [1] Treatments may include medication, not walking on the affected leg, stretching, and ...

  8. Joint dislocation - Wikipedia

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    The most common treatment method for a dislocation of the Glenohumeral Joint (GH Joint/Shoulder Joint) is exercise based management. [36] For glenohumeral instability, the therapeutic program depends on specific characteristics of the instability pattern, severity, recurrence and direction with adaptations made based on the needs of the patient.

  9. Ankle fracture - Wikipedia

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    An ankle fracture is a break of one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint. [1] Symptoms may include pain, swelling, bruising, and an inability to walk on the injured leg. [1] Complications may include an associated high ankle sprain, compartment syndrome, stiffness, malunion, and post-traumatic arthritis. [1] [2]

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