Lateral Ankle Instability
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Lateral ankle instability is a condition in which the ankle gives way or twists easily outward, usually after one or more prior sprains that left the ligaments on the outer side weakened or stretched.
Common symptoms: a sensation that the ankle 'gives out' when walking or on uneven terrain, recurrent pain, swelling after activity, and twists that recur with little provocation.
Common causes: sprains that did not fully recover and that affect the firmness of the lateral ligaments, as well as a lack of subsequent strengthening.
Who should you see? The orthopedist is the appropriate professional to assess the stability of the ankle and guide the most suitable management. If your ankle twists frequently or you do not feel secure bearing weight on it, it is worth having a specialist review it before the problem recurs.
Data on 187 doctors who treat lateral ankle instability
Which specialist treats lateral ankle instability?
Lateral ankle instability should be evaluated by an Orthopedist, a specialist in bones and joints. See this specialist if you feel your ankle giving way or twisting frequently. You can book an appointment for a specialized evaluation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in lateral ankle instability
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Dr. Christian Jonathan Ventoledo López
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Luis Daniel Ramos Montes
Dr. Mario Becerra Fernández
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is lateral ankle instability?
Lateral ankle instability is a condition in which the ankle gives way or twists easily outward, usually after one or more prior sprains that left the ligaments on the outer side weakened or stretched.
Which doctor treats lateral ankle instability?
Lateral ankle instability should be evaluated by an Orthopedist, a specialist in bones and joints. See this specialist if you feel your ankle giving way or twisting frequently. You can book an appointment for a specialized evaluation.