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Ankle Clonus Causes
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What typically causes ankle sprains?
Inversion: Typically, inversion of the ankle causes the most common ankle injury: a sprain of the anterior talofibular ligament. ...Read more
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Clonus (Definition)
Clonus = involuntary, muscular contractions & relaxations which may be seen ...Read more
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What cause ankle sprains?
See below: Either direct trauma or over stretching of the tendons and ligaments. ...Read more
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What causes ankle of knee swelling?
Many reasons: Ifyou are concerned, see your family dr. ...Read more
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What causes random ankle swelling?
Blood pressure: High blood pressure or leg hanging down for long periods are common causes of ankle swelling. ...Read more
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Can resting sprained ankle/no rehab and limping for months after the injury cause achilles tightness and bottom of foot pain(metatarsalgia, plantar f)?
Compensation....: Limping for months, with or without pain, can cause a change in the mechanics of your normal walk. This is known as compensatory change or compensation. As the body compensates, you can expect that new problems such as muscle tightness and weight shifting will develop. Treating these new symptoms can be even more challenging than treating the original ones. A Healthtap specialist can help. ...Read more
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What causes severe ankle pain other that sprains?
Several things: Arthritis, gout, infection, neuritis/tarsal tunnel are some. ...Read more
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What causes bilateral knee and foot pain?
It is possible : To have both in a flatfooted person. The more flat the foot the more pressure to the medial knee. ...Read more
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What causes foot stress fracture?
I think if : You investigate closely you will find a high proportion of these patients to have vitamin d deficiency. I examined chart records of the last 50 patients diagnosed with stress fractures. 49 of 50 all had vit d deficiency or insufficiency ( less than 30 mg/dl). ...Read more
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Could periodontal disease cause clonus in ankle?
No. The two issues: Are totally unrelated.
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Can hyperextending a knee cause foot numbness?
Yes : A hyper extension injury can cause a stretch to the nerve behind the knee and that can cause numbness. Usually, however, the nerve will recover but it can take many months. ...Read more
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What causes foot swelling?
Many things: Trauma such as broken bones, sprains, strains. Problems with veins and lymphatic systems. Systemic disorders such as high blood pressure, and heart failure. Blood clots may cause swelling of one leg. ...Read more
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When is ankle clonus normal?
It is not: Ankle clonus is a reflex seen in states such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord damage, hepatic encephalopathy and serotonin syndrome. If it is present, a neurologic referral is in order. ...Read more
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What is chronic lateral ankle instability?
Ankle instability : Ankle sprains and specifically bad ankle sprains or multiple ankle sprains can create a situation in which the ligaments are left in a state of "stretch" known as laxity. When ligaments are lax they are less effective at holding the joint in place. That can lead to lateral ankle instability. Bracing and therapy can help. Sometimes that is not enough and the ligaments might need repaired. ...Read more
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What causes tibial hemimelia?
It is genetic: Tibial hemimelia syndrome (affects both legs) is believed to be due to an autosomal dominant gene passed on from one of the parents, while unilateral tibial hemimelia only affects one limb, and is believed to be due to an autosomal recessive gene, passed on by both parents. It may also be a spontaneous gene mutation, in which neither parent passed on the gene, but it just developed spontaneously. ...Read more
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What causes an ankle to sprain?
Many things: A sprain occurs when your ankle is forced to move out of its normal position, which can cause one or more of the ankle's ligaments to stretch or tear. Examples of situations that can result in an ankle sprain include: a fall that causes your ankle to twist landing awkwardly on your foot after jumping or pivoting walking or exercising on an uneven surface. ...Read more
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Born w/flat feet & fallen arches. Slight pronation on sprained ankle than other foot. What does traumatic tendonitis secondary to pronation mean?
Basically: Pronation caused inflammation in one of your tendons. Usually it's the posterior tibial tendon. ...Read more
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Can having flat feet contribute to ankle instability after two ankle sprains?
Possible: Over pronation may increase stresses on the inner ankle following medial ankle sprains. ...Read more
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Swelling back leg isolated below gastrocnemius to ankle. MRI, arteriovenous US normal.Tightness both sides of leg near ankle w/ dorsiflex. Tendonitis?
MRI of what?: This is tendonitis the MRI should have picked it up. If it was a Baker's cyst the US should have picked it up. What else did these examinations show? You need to discuss with your physician the results of the tests and what was and what was not imaged. ...Read more
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What causes severe medial ankle pain in teens?
Depends: There are too many sources of ankle to pain list here. The treatment and the ability to control it would depend on an accurate diagnosis and workup. See a foot and ankle specialist for the right plan. ...Read more
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What causes heel foot pain?
Plantar fasciitis : Most common cause for heel and foot pain is plantar fasciitis which is an inflammed fascia or ligament that supports your arch. It originates in the heel and ends in the toes. When you pronate or your arch flattens than there is tension in this band of tissue causing pain and inflammation. Best to do calf stretches, try otc superfeet inserts or see specialist for x-rays and custom inserts. ...Read more
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