Ankle Pain & Instability

Persistent ankle pain and recurrent sprains can point to ligament injury, cartilage damage, tendon problems or instability that has not fully settled.

Common symptoms

Pain, swelling, giving way, recurrent sprains and difficulty on uneven ground.

Common causes

Previous sprains that have not been fully rehabilitated, ligament laxity, cartilage injury or arthritis.

Treatment options

Structured physiotherapy and bracing help many people. Where instability or cartilage damage persists, further treatment may be considered following imaging and assessment.

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