Ankle Arthritis Treatment - Pain-free Walking Without Surgery by Seattle Podiatrist Larry Huppin

www.footankle.com/foot-arthrit... Arthritis in the ankle is a common cause of ankle pain. Dr. Larry Huppin, a Seattle podiatrist, will explain how ankle arthritis can best be treated. He’ll provide hints on self-treatment of ankle arthritis and let you know when you should seek professional treatment. In addition he will review all of the current available treatments for ankle arthritis with a focus on how to avoid the need for ankle surgery.
If you are in the Seattle area appointments can be made from our website at www.footankle.com/.
Dr. Larry Huppin in a nationally renowned authority on orthotics and biomechanics and a podiatrist in Seattle specializing in treating active people. He has practiced podiatric medicine in Seattle for over 20 years and has a special interest in helping patients achieve complete relief of any foot problem without resorting to surgery.
We are located at:
Foot & Ankle Center of Washington
600 Broadway, Suite 220
Seattle, WA 98122
206-344-3808

[@CaptChaos1964]

I have suffered with this for nearly 6 years, went to a private clinic at first (uk) told to wear footwear that prevents ankle movement, and a foot brace, all of which made symptoms worse, then I watched a young lady on KZbin who’s an expert in getting sufferers back on their feet, I now wear normal footwear, trainers etc, and can walk miles, I was on crutches, yes I do have pain when I’ve had a day at work as I’m standing still quite a lot, but get your joints moving!!!

[@elainegoad9777]

What about wearing over the ankle tie up shoes/boots ?

[@Shawn-ho6de]

Thank you for posting this video

[@curlyproductions]

Great information. Wish I searched for it years ago. My surgery is in the very near future.

[@Peterparkargh]

So this is EXACTLY what I have been experiencing.... Last year I had this exact pain on my left ankle area... I went to A&E, they did an x ray and MRI and they said to me 'they cant see anything, everything seems fine'..... While all a while , it was ANKLE ARTHRITIS for goodness sake. How did the doctors/nurses not realise this when I was telling them all my symptoms and the pain I was experiencing....? Very, very strange.

[@aliali-io3zl]

thanks for the video please do a video shoes after ankle fusion and gait

[@r.r.hughes9808]

Thanks, good info. I'm trying some HOKA shoes

[@marilynclaudio9157]

This is nice

[@kishormistry1565]

Thanks for your valuable information.

[@Footankle]

Welcome!

[@jovictor3007]

Hello, Doctor, what is your opinion , some say that limiting the ankle joint movement like in using an ankle brace may cause a knee issue in the long run , they say that , the blocked movement /rotation is transfered to the next joint which is at the knee , which is not supposed to move and you can and up with more serious knee issues ? second question I was about to buy an ankle brace and I saw a warning onto it to never sleep with it, what is that about ?

[@iankennedyken]

I am writing to politely request permission to refer my patients to your physiotherapy you tube channel. Dorset NHS UK has a population of 1 million people, we are currently managing our physiotherapy caseloads with telephone appointments only and are directing many people to trusted and outstanding quality online sources for rehabilitation.

[@stevej4328]

I've just ordered some Hoka Bondi sneakers and they definitely help ease the motion of the joint to reduce pain. So far so good. I sustained a severe Pilon fracture last year. The recovery is long and trying but this all helps.

[@Footankle]

Glad to hear you had some relief. The page linked below has detailed information on conservative treatment options for ankle joint arthritis. We hope that helps. www.footankle.com/arthritis-ankle/

[@djbettylou]

Great!!!

[@CinderellaRaptured]

My orthopedic doc diagnosed me with synovitis. It hurts so bad! Swollen ankle, very sensitive, and throbs if I’m on it all day at work. I feel better in my socks and my work shoes (slip resistant bricks) cause me agony! Will synovitis eventually turn in to arthritis? It’s very prevalent in both sides of my family.

[@sl2608]

I was told not to wear rocker bottom shoes because besides arthritis I also have Insertional Achilles Teondonitis/Bursitis. What type of shoe do you recommend if we can't wear rocker bottoms? I've been wearing New Balance 990v5.

[@christinatotolakou855]

Hello! Thank you for your video! Im from Greece and i have the final level of ankle arthiritis! I had one surgery..but 5 years then i dont know if there is success... I hope to can come there to learn more about my pain in ankles!

[@jaysonsanjuan423]

What kind of surgery ankle fusion or ankle replacement

[@Hannah7Banana]

I'm 17, I had an old injury in my right ankle and my right ankle is the foot I land on when I figure skate. I am very good at ignoring pain so when my ankle osteoarthritis/arthritis started occurring I thought I had just strained my ankle from overuse. But after treating it like a strained ankle and resting for awhile... it just got worse. So I looked up symptoms and lo and behold turns out it's ankle arthritis. Me or my mom can't afford a doctor because we don't have health insurance, I'm really good at ignoring pain, and I wouldn't dare stop figure skating... so I'm hoping a lace up ankle brace, a stable shoe, and some stability work will do the trick. And I will continue to walk and skate until I can't walk anymore if it comes to that. Then maybe I will see a doctor, lol

[@kanchanmishra1969]

I am suffering from RA positive from 12years, now Dr says, my both wrist are damaged, my both ankle are damaged & my lefthand elbow is damaged too. But Dr say there is no cure. Can you please give me suggestions wht can I do. I really need help I am just 29 year old with 3 year old baby. Just taking 1 tablet a day Saaz.

[@monicamill9603]

Same 😔

[@shaguftabibi4161]

Dr are saying that you have arthritis in your foot need operation.I m in great pain.my feet were club feet in child good but after operation they were normal.can you help me I want to send you my exray.is there any solution

[@christinetulipana1835]

What shoes do you recommend for tennis and pickleball?

[@tovialefefe9646]

I was just diagnosed with severe arthritis on both feet and my Dr say he couldn't do anything about it. Ankle replacement wouldn't help as ill still have arthritis from other joints in my foot. Been in a wheelchair for 15 months after both knees being replaced. Dr referred me to a specialist to get fitted for a boot. Hopefully that works or my next decision is to amputate. Stiffness of my right ankle and pain on the bottom of both feet has me thinking of amputation. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated

[@Footankle]

The page linked below has detailed information on conservative treatment options for ankle joint arthritis. We hope that helps. www.footankle.com/arthritis-ankle/

[@jaymeehalbert3721]

Damn,get well

[@steve9377]

Hi, you mentioned two common areas for arthritis in the ankle, one being in the subtalar joint and I dont think you mentioned what the other area was called?

[@Footankle]

The other was the ankle joint itself

[@cristinepollock8488]

What do you recommend for shoes and improved gait for me.? I am post one year ankle replacement surgery with the STAR device implant. My symptoms and functioning are the same or worse than before I had the surgery but I am able to walk 40 minutes with altered gait. What do you recommend for improving walking on uneven ground?

[@Footankle]

There are so many variables it isn't possible to give an adequate recommendation online. Try to find a podiatrist near you who has specialty training in biomechanics.

[@user-fr4hi6bx4b]

Try Birkenstocks, ya I know not sexy and pricy but they work!! I have very bad ankles and foot reconstruction. They are what I wear mostly.

[@petodigiorgio51]

I'm 50 but have had issues with my right ankle since 16yrs old. It started as if I had sprained ankle so I'd limp time to time so you wouldn't know when pain was coming or not , delt with pain even through playing college football which introduced me to pain medication as of which ended up having addiction issues. I eventually had surgery on it at 23 yr old aa of which I believe they cleaned things up .Well now I'm 50 and advil & cortizone injections has found there limits from the pain is now after I sit down from anywhere from 1min to 20min it doesn't matter it's gonna take me a good minute for the pain to be manageable enough to walk but once I get past that it's usually OK but when pain is at its worse it keeps me up at night or even now while driving it's tough to press on brake without reflex of pain not allowing me to brake. Had it xrayed and front right is a piece that's cracked and seems to float . It's gotten to point at times I'm just tired of living with pain and just have thought negitive thoughts even though I'm intelligent enough to know that's not a option . Just want a life to where I can walk down to my sons games without having to say I can't do it now .

[@cristinepollock8488]

Do you have offices anywhere else? I live in the SF Bay area.

[@Footankle]

Sorry, only in Seattle

[@matthewvanderhorst4862]

I have tried them all including surgery did no good

[@Firebrand55]

Good gen for walking ....but my pain comes mostly from the ankle at rest; sometimes very severe, which I can walk off...there appears to be no escape from that.

[@eduardogrullon696]

Do you have lack of range of motion? Inflammation?

[@Firebrand55]

@@eduardogrullon696 Swelling around the ankle rather than inflammation and limited bending of the ankle. No too bad walking......it's when it's at rest and gettin up...no pain at rest.Coming down stairs is difficult because I can't bend the foot and come down flat footed.

[@ritabrito5040]

I have severe arthritis caused by multiple sprains. My doctor says nothing can be done. Being a personal trainer, it’s frustrating!

[@Footankle]

never accept just one doctor's opinion - get a 2nd opinion.

[@andreatollefsrud8407]

Hi Rita- I WAS a successful and very active Personal Trainer and Bike skills instructor/coach. My life changed abruptly 4 years ago due to spontaneous swelling of my left ankle (my longer leg). Years of being a hard-core athlete, mostly cycling. (which makes this affliction odd). I've seen 7 different foot/ankle "specialists" (Orthos mostly, who are awful doctors from my experience). No definitive diagnosis. They oppose each other's opinions and I have no answers. I did not have multiple ankle sprains. I've had two, 25 years ago. one was major, one was minor. I ask if you've had any success or improvement in your ankle. I can't work, and this has basically changed my life (socially, financially, physically- the who gamut). Please share anything you can. My ankle has only gotten worse b/c of no proper intervention. thanks

[@ritabrito5040]

Andrea Tollefsrud I don’t know what to say. I have been to several orthopedic doctors, and they all say they same: You will need an ankle fusion eventually. I also use an orthotic that simulates a high heel. Other than that, I take fish oil, glucosamine, collagen.. And if I don’t wear high heels I limp. I still can ride a bike , do weights training and train my clients. But definitely can’t run, walk uphill or even take long walks without pain anymore.

[@skibusch1]

I can honestly relate to this. Former marathon runner, very active person, skier, biker, tennis. It's past history. Told by several ortho docs that fusion is my only option. Constant pain from the time I get out of bed, and it gets worse as the day goes on. Very frustrating, and I just want some relief!

[@pound4pound740]

Foot & Ankle Center of Washington agree

[@jackiemerino3910]

Surely a more elegant boot could be produced!!

[@TOC359]

HOW ABOUT EATING THE FOODS.....THAT REVERSE.....THE ARTHRITIS....??

[@Footankle]

Osteoarthrtis cannot be reversed. If you are talking about gouty arthritis then diet can play a huge role.