What is ankle osteoarthritis?

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Ankle osteoarthritis is a painful degenerative joint condition caused by loss of the protective articular cartilage layer within the joint. This articular cartilage provides a friction free surface for the joint to glide during movement. Pain associated with ankle osteoarthritis occurs when this protective layer becomes damaged and the inner most layer of the joint capsule becomes inflamed (this as known as synovitis). The ankle joint is particularly prone to osteoarthritis due to the weight bearing demands placed upon it during daily life, leisure activities and sport. The prevalence of ankle osteoarthritis increases with age and is mostly observed in people over the age of 60.

What are the symptoms of ankle osteoarthritis?

Symptoms of ankle osteoarthritis are as follows;

Deep dull ache within the ankle joint. This can be accompanied by periods of sudden sharp pain.
Stiffness especially after periods of rest such as sleeping.
Ankle swelling.
Your painful ankle may look thicker/enlarged compared to the other ankle.

Ankle osteoarthritis is much more common in the older population, is not always associated with trauma and commonly develops slowly over a protracted period of time. The pain associated with ankle osteoarthritis is often accompanied by progressive stiffness and ankle joint deformity.

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