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When i lift onto the balls of my feet i hear grinding and popping in my ankle. i have sprained my ankle several times in sports. what could this be?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ankle grinding: The grinding is usually arthritis , but it can be loose bodies , too . The popping could be a tendon slipping in and out of its groove. The right thing to do is to see your podiatrist for an exam and diagnosis.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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