If you’re ignoring a small stabilizing muscle called the posterior tibialis—which plays an important role in your running and ...

There are two peroneal tendons in each leg. They run side by side down the lower leg bone (fibula) and behind the bony lump on the outside of the ankle called the lateral malleolus. One peroneal ...

This close relationship is thought to contribute to some of the problems that occur to the peroneal tendons, as they rub together behind the ankle. The most common problem that occurs with the ...

Ankle injuries are a frequent cause of patient visits to the emergency department and orthopaedic and primary care offices. Although lateral ligament sprains are the most common pathologic conditions, ...

A doctor will ask about symptoms and perform a physical examination. They will lightly touch the back of the ankle and tendon to locate the source of the pain or inflammation. The doctor will also ...

Some years ago, a beat cop patrolling our streets was called a flatfoot. Was this because they developed a flattened foot from walking the pavement all day? That particular variation on human anatomy ...