Foot and Ankle

Ankle syndesmosis injury, also called a high ankle sprain, occurs just above the ankle where the long bones in the bottom of the leg meet. The syndesmosis is comprised of a fibrous band of tissue between the tibia and fibula as well as anterior and posterior tibiofibular ligaments, just above the ankle.  Damage to these ... Read More

Shin splints are a common overuse injury characterised by pain at the front of the tibia or shin bone.  It is common in activities such as walking, running, and jumping, occurring in 13 to 20% of runners and up to 30% of military personnel and is more common in females.  It can be considered a ... Read More

Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), often referred to as shin splints, is a common overuse injury characterised by pain at the inside border or the tibia or shin bone.  It is common in activities such as walking, running, and jumping, occurring in 13 to 20% of runners and up to 30% of military personnel and ... Read More

The tibialis posterior tendon passes down from the muscle at the back of the leg, inside the ankle and under the foot. It plays an important role in supporting the arch during weight bearing activities and overuse can cause injury or degeneration of the tendon. What causes it? It is thought to be caused by ... Read More

The peroneal muscles sit on the outside of the lower leg, with the tendon running down and joining onto the outside of the foot.  The peroneal muscles can act to pull the foot out to the side and to assist in pushing the foot down, but largely act as stabilisers of the foot and ankle.  ... Read More

The talar dome is the top of the talus bone in the foot, which articulates with the ankle.  Talar dome injury generally occurs due to significant or recurrent ankle sprain or fracture, often associated with participation in sports and activities involving high impact and pivoting.  The injury involves damage to the cartilage and/or underlying bone ... Read More