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This table shows some of the key symptoms of the most common ankle injuries. We strongly advise that you see a healthcare professional rather than attempt to self-diagnose.
The information pages about each condition should help to explain the injury you have and signpost how it can be appropriately managed. Remember that wear and tear (degeneration) in your foot and ankle is a normal part of ageing. Often people with large amounts of wear and tear on scans have no symptoms and are fully functioning. Avoiding moving your ankle/ foot and general physical activity will not help, but the principles of POLICE may need to be adopted. Instability (giving way) and swelling are common components of ankle sprain, which can be managed by following the principles of POLICE under the guidance of a physiotherapist. Pain-free clicking is nothing to worry about as it is either tight tendons and ligaments flicking over the joints, or the release of nitrogen gas bubbles from your joints (cavitation). Clicking or cracking with pain may be a sign of a fracture and needs urgent medical assessment.
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a trained medical doctor or physiotherapist. PhysioRoom disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information, which is provided to you on a general information basis only and not as a substitute for personalised medical advice.
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Lisfranc Joint Injury | ![]() |
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Metatarsal Fracture | ![]() |
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Plantar Fasciitis | ![]() |
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Tibialis Posterior Pain | ![]() |
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Sprained Ankle | |||||
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Broken Ankle | |||||
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Lisfranc Joint Injury | |||||
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Metatarsal Fracture | |||||
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Plantar Fasciitis | |||||
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