Ankle fusion, also known as arthrodesis, involves removing the surface of the ankle joint to allow the two bones of the ankle joint to join, or fuse, together. These bones are the tibia and the talus.

From 2007 to now, Tiger Woods has had a number of serious injuries. Here's a look at some of the more impactful ones, starting with an ACL and ending with a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Prescott’s injury is also similar to the one Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward suffered on Oct. 17, 2017. Hayward was diagnosed with a dislocated ankle and fractured tibia.

Losing his balance, while trying to fix a chandelier in his home. The long time firefighter and active family man came crashing down a ladder, breaking his Tibia, Calcaneus, and Talus.

Distal Tibia The distal (bottom) end of the tibia rests over the medial aspect of the talus —a bone in the foot that helps make up the ankle joint. The fibula rests on the lateral portion of the tibia ...

The talus bone is a bone in your ankle located towards the top part of the back of your foot. It serves as a perch for the tibia and holds the weight of your entire body. The talus is considered a ...

Deltoid ligament anatomy. Your deltoid ligament is shaped like a triangle and divided into four individual groups of ligaments. These have two layers, one deep within your ankle and one closer to ...

Your talus bone, also called the astragalus bone, is a saddle-shaped bone in your ankle. It makes up part of your talocrural (ankle) joint, along with your tibia and fibula.

Data suggest that total ankle replacement surgeries are usually successful. However, it does have risks, such as ongoing pain, infection, and nerve damage that can occur during the operation.

A 12-year-old girl was heard screaming out for help after she dived off a popular cliff in Victoria, breaking both her legs and ankle on New Year’s Day.

Ankle distraction arthroplasty— An ankle distraction arthroplasty is a procedure in which an external device pulls the joint slightly apart. This causes scar tissue to form between the tibia and talus ...