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What is chronic ankle instability?
This condition refers to abnormal motion in the ankle joint. Normally, two ligaments keep the ankle joint from rolling inward (inverting) or outward (everting). These ligaments are the anterior talofibular ligament and the calcaneofibular ligament. If either of these ligaments ruptures, the ankle becomes unstable.
Chronic Ankle Instability Overview-foot physicians.com
Click on this link for overview information including diagrams on examination techniques.
Chronic Ankle Instability Overview-Mercy Medical Center
Includes picture and X-ray images depicting chronic ankle instability.
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What clinical findings (signs, symptoms,
and test results) indicate chronic ankle instability?
- Recurring ankle instability (especially in high heeled shoes)
- Difficulty walking on uneven ground without the ankle giving way
- Recurring instances of ankle sprain
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Swelling
Test Results
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Treatment Options
Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the condition.
Treatment Overview
Scroll down to the ”Treatment Options” heading for descriptions.
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Science Links
A Patient’s Guide to Ankle Anatomy
Complete with excellent diagrams, this link will help you understand how the anatomy of the ankle, including various parts (bones, joints, muscles, tendons, etc) and how they work together.
Diagram: Ankle Anatomy
This link offers a diagram of Muscular and Skeletal Anatomy of Ankle and Foot (Anterior View).
Interactive Anatomy of the Ankle
This link provides an interactive look at the bones and muscles in the ankle.
How you feel pain
This link describes the types of pain, how we feel pain and how pain may manifest itself.
Why do I have pain?
Written for kids, this site gives a good, but simple overview on pain and how experiencing pain can actually help our bodies.
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