Chronic Ankle Pain

Chronic pain is something many of us live with while trying to find ways to become accustomed to it. For those with chronic ankle pain, it may be more important to find out what is causing the pain than simply learning to live with it. The initial injury may seem inconsequential, but the pain that lingers may be a sign of a deeper injury that is lurking.

Chronic ankle pain is indicative of more serious problems below the surface and should be addressed. Injuries to tendons such as the peroneal tendons which stabilize the ankle joint may worsen over time and jeopardize the stability of the joint.

Located behind the fibula, one of the three bones that comprise the ankle joint which is also called the ankle mortise, peroneal tendons can become inflamed from injury and swelling. In extreme cases, they may tear. Additionally, ligaments that hold tendons in place are also jeopardized and become unstable.

Ankle injuries can be diagnosed in several ways. X-rays and Computed Tomography scanning (CT Scan) may show bony abnormalities and fractures, but Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the gold standard for catching even subtle injuries to tendons or ligaments, and may also indicate if there is a fracture present.

Those suspecting that their ankle injury may be more than a simple sprain may take note of several points that indicate a possible peroneal tendon injury. If the chronic ankle pain is not resolving over time with treatment, or the pain is located posterior or behind the fibula you should definitely contact your physician in Boca Raton. Pain may also radiate from the ankle through the foot and there may also be swelling present on the outside or lateral aspect of the affected ankle.

Dr. Jason Gold, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Jason Gold, DPM, FACFAS, is a podiatrist at the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center in Boca Raton, FL, and Boynton Beach, FL. He has over 20 years of experience and specializes in foot and ankle conditions like bunions, fat pad atrophy, and sports medicine. Dr. Jason holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. He's one of only 10 board-certified Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgeons in Palm Beach County. Dr. Gold has been featured in highly authoritative publications like HuffPost, PureWow, and Yahoo!

Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus , DPM - Podiatrist in Boca Raton, FL

Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus DPM, RPhs, FACFAS

Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM, RPhs, FACFAS, is a podiatrist at the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center in Boca Raton, FL, and Boynton Beach, FL. She has over 20 years of experience and specializes in foot, ankle, and leg vein conditions like spider and varicose veins and sclerotherapy. Dr. Jodi holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan, and she earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr. Schoenhaus has performed FDA-approved research and has been published in the National Library of Medicine and PubMed. Dr. Jodi has been featured in highly authoritative publications like Cosmopolitan, Lifehacker, Parade, New York Post, and Yahoo!, among others.