Ankle Specialist in Singapore

Common Causes Of Ankle Pain

Ankle Sprain:

A sprain is an injury to the ligaments in the ankle. It can be caused due to sporting injuries or accidents.

Osteoarthritis:

Also called OA is the most common chronic joint condition.

Arthritis:

A common condition that causes swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints.

Tendinitis:

A condition that causes pain that makes it difficult to move the affected joint. It affects the ankle, shoulder, knee, elbow, heel, or wrist.

Gout:

Gout is a condition that causes painful inflammation in the joints.

Bursitis:

When the small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the joints, called the Bursa become inflamed, they cause pain.

Rheumatoid arthritis:

Also known as RA, is a disease where healthy tissues are broken down by your own body’s immune system.

When to seek help from an Ankle Specialist?

• Pain when rolling the ankle
• Intense pain
• Inability to move the ankle
• Persistent pain
• Inability to do everyday tasks