swelling over the peroneal tendons, and tenderness of the tendons. Pain is usually worsened if the foot is pulled down and inwards, stretching the peroneal tendons. X-rays of the ankle are ...

Ankle injuries are a frequent cause of patient visits to the emergency department and orthopaedic and primary care offices. Although lateral ligament sprains are the most common pathologic conditions, ...

When the sural nerve is inflamed due to compression it can cause numbness, pain and burning down the lateral aspect of the Achilles tendon and into the lateral foot (small toe of the foot).