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Anterior Impingement Syndrome
Medical Questions » Anterior Impingement Syndrome
| Name: Anterior Impingement Syndrome |
| Also known as: Footballer' s Ankle |
| Persistent painful inflammation of tissues around the ankle. |
Causes of Anterior Impingement Syndrome
Repeated forced upward flexion of the ankle, as in kicking. |
Symptoms of Anterior Impingement Syndrome
Chronic ankle pain that is worse with running or descending stairs, ankle stiffness, pain on upward flexion of the ankle. |
Tests for Anterior Impingement Syndrome
X-ray of the ankle shows bony growths on the upper surface of the talus bone at the top of the foot just in front of the ankle, and on the lower end of the tibia (shin bone). |
Treatment for Anterior Impingement Syndrome
Rest, anti-inflammatory medications, and surgical removal of the bony overgrowth.
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Complications of Anterior Impingement Syndrome of its treatment
Without rest, pain steadily worsens until walking becomes impossible. |
Likely Outcome of Anterior Impingement Syndrome
Good if treatment plan followed correctly. |
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