Ankle, Foot

The ankle joint is a complex and fairly constrained joint. Therefore, any injury to it that requires support will be extremely painful and swelling is inevitable at this end of the lymphatic system. Pain in the ankle can result from inflammation or injury to any of the bony, ligamentous, cartilage structures in the ankle region. Where previously a walking cast may have been required, now optimum therapy is possible with modern ankle braces that allow more natural mobilization.