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What sort of ankle injuries can happen when wearing high heels?

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Dr. David Bloome answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Sprains: There are no specific injuries related to high heels, but sprains can certainly occur if there is any instability and imbalance when wearing heels.

Answered 1/6/2013

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The reason heels: Are not so good if high (over 2 inches) is that this is not a stable position for your foot to be in. It also changes ones posture placing more pressure on the knees, it causes the achilles to contract and places udo strain on the bottom of the forefoot. (not to mention it usually squeezes the toes as well.).

Answered 2/4/2019

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Dr. Richard Mallia answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Sprains and more.: You can get ankle sprains, chronic ankle instability, ankle arthritis, and if you fall you may sustain an ankle fracture (I've seen it happen).

Answered 2/4/2019

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