MyAnkle Blog
Featuring MyAnkle blog articles about ankle conditions and ankle treatments for a range of ankle problems.
How do I find the best UK ankle replacement surgeon?
Are you looking for a surgeon finder? When it comes to selecting an ankle surgeon, it is important to ensure your surgeon has the correct skill to perform your operation. Whilst this article is about finding a surgeon to perform an ankle replacement in England, it’s...
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Do you suffer from ankle pain or a painful heel? Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is non-invasive out patient procedure for the treatment of certain painful conditions of the heel such as plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinopathy. Extracorporeal Shock...
Achilles Tendinopathy
Tendinopathy describes an unhappy tendon. There is a lot of confusion between the terms tendinitis, tendinopathy, tendonopathy, and tendinosis. Generally, the terms can be used interchangeably. However, the agreed term nowadays is tendinopathy as a catch-all. ...
Common Running Injuries
More and more people are taking up running. It's great for your cardiovascular and mental health, it lowers your risk of diabetes and obesity and keeps you alert and fit. In this article, we're going to explore some common running injuries! Common...
Ankle Fusion Surgery – A Guide for Patients
Ankle fusion, also known as arthrodesis, is a surgical procedure that is often recommended for patients suffering from severe arthritis or other debilitating conditions in the ankle joint. This procedure aims to alleviate pain and improve stability by fusing the bones...
What Is Ankle Arthritis?
Ankle arthritis can affect your quality of life as much as end stage heart failure. In this article we explore ankle arthritis and osteoarthritis. What Is Ankle Arthritis? What goes wrong in ankle arthritis? In ankle arthritis, the cartilage is worn and the...