What it is
Cartilage degeneration, often following previous fracture or injury at the ankle or foot joints. Imaging alone does not define symptom severity.
Typical clinical symptoms
- Pain with walking and loading
- Stiffness, swelling and restricted movement
- Difficulty on uneven ground or during toe-off
Video
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Scientific literature
External publications selected for this topic. Their scope may cover a specific condition, population or intervention within this topic; they do not constitute an individual treatment plan.
Ankle osteoarthritis: comprehensive review and treatment algorithm proposal.
Literature review · 2022
Ankle & Foot
When is medical assessment needed?
Deformity or an open wound after trauma, inability to bear weight, a cold or pulseless foot, progressive numbness or weakness, a red hot joint with fever, and a neuropathic foot that becomes suddenly hot and swollen require prompt medical assessment.
Descriptions are for orientation. Diagnosis follows history, clinical examination and, only when indicated, imaging or laboratory tests.
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