Question 1

how to know if i have arthritis in my ankle?

Accepted Answer

Pain/stiffness: On ankle range of motion: especially after rest. May be some swelling and probably limited range of motion. If sever or persitent, see foot/ankle specilaist for evaluation and treatment.

Question 2

what can be done to ease arthritis in my ankle?

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Arthitis medecine: You could take  arthritis medications, or may have  steroid injection, some time  surgery could help, check with orthopedic specialist.

Question 3

i broke ankle tib/fib year  ago i got screws holding my ankle to my foot im developing arthritis in my ankle my life is shattered will it get better?

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Broken ankle: Please look up.

Your ankle is broken, but not your life.

For that matter your ankle is on the mend, healing more little by little everyday, under the guidance of the hardware that is holding it straight so that it can heal.

Think of your life the same way.  Find some things to hold your life straight, maybe a mentor or positive relative.  And everyday focus on healing your life.

Question 4

i broke an ankle so for several months i will be immobile. what is the likelihood i could develop arthritis on the break area?

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: Probability would be high, all details of the fracture matter otherwise, physical therapy always needed to preserve range of motion.

Question 5

what are the effects of tb arthritis on the ankle?

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Can be many: Arthritis in general causes wearing away of healthy cartiledge, TB can do the same it can eat away at bone and cause damage to healthy bony and cartiledge.

Question 6

how common is ?arthritis in the ankle?

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Common in Atheletes: I see a lot of atheletes thst tend to develop arthritis in the ankle from repeted trauma and injury from sports like basketball, soccer, football and running.

Question 7

what are the tests for ankle arthritis?

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Depends: Testing for ankle arthritis begins with a phsyical exam and weight bearing xrays.  At times, ct scans may be needed.

Question 8

what sort of problem is ankle arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Probably inflamation: Trauma is the most common cause ie a sprain, but ongoing problems with swelling, heat and tenderness can be gout, pseudogout, early rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis, but could be conditions such as infection in the joint or more rarely reflex sympathetic dystrophy, or osteonecrosis. Examination by an expert and several tests may be necessary , including taking fluid from the joint( aspiration) , .

Question 9

what are the symptoms of ankle arthritis?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of Ankle arthritis include::   Ankle pain, Ankle stiffness, Ankle swelling, Difficulty walking.

Question 10

any home remedies to relieve ankle arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Relieve Ankle Pain: Warm moist heat
gentle ranging of motion
topicals antiinflammatories all may help.

Use an ankle brace and even sleep in the brace.

See your physician for xrays and further evaluation and addtl reccs.

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