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The back of my right ankle,right at the achilles tendon area,makes a cracking sound when i walk down stairs,when doing calf raise motions or sometimes just when walking.been going on for at least 1month.no pain or inflammation.should i be concerned?

Q: the back of my right ankle,right at the achilles tendon area,makes a cracking sound when i walk down stairs,when doing calf raise motions or sometimes just when walking.been going on for at least 1month.no pain or inflammation.should i be concerned?

: Without exam it is hard to diagnose. So pl see an ortho MD to make sure.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Without exam it is hard to diagnose. So pl see an ortho MD to make sure.

Answered 4/21/2022

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

The snapping sound is the tendon sliding over something making a sound. If new I feel an exam is only method to determine the cause. Swelling of the tendon can produce such a sound but would indicate an injury.

Answered 4/21/2022

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A member asked:

The back of my right ankle,right at the achilles tendon area,makes a cracking sound when i walk down stairs,when doing calf raise motions or sometimes just when walking.been going on for at least 1month.no pain or inflammation.should i be concerned?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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