What is ankle osteoarthritis?

What is ankle osteoarthritis?
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.
This video should not serve as a replacement for professional health or medical advice.
Always consult a health professional before starting a new exercise or fitness programme.
Please stop and consult a physiotherapist if these exercises cause you pain.

[@bartlettje]

Such a crying shame that this process wasn't carried out by the NHS over the past 10 years....my OA has extended to involve mid foot, my arch has completely collapsed, my ankle and lower leg are very swollen with very little movement in the ankle, it has caused a knock on effect to my knees, hips, back, shoulder and neck; I live on max strength ibuprofen (but at least I am off Naproxen and Co-codamol) and 3 have given up all my activities (I was a 2nd dan kareteka, and sports coach). I'm currently just waiting (for the past 18 months) for the orthopaedic surgeon to spew more fibs at me and basically doing absolutely nothing! I can't walk any distance, struggle with stairs and gradients and am now finding I lose my balance easily. I'm only 62 and the decline in the past 3 years is very significant and the only treatment was 1 steroid injection 😢😭😡🤬

[@Omar_Sharif_Ali]

You need to see a chiropractor. Not any chiropractor but one of the best chiropractors. If you want examples, Dr. Rahim, Dr. Alex Tubio or Dr. Ian

[@Hannah7Banana]

I'm 17, I started having these exact osteoarthritis symptoms earlier this year (2024) and this video just confirms my symptoms even more 🥲

[@CompletePhysio]

Hi, You are very young to have osteoarthritis, so if you are suffering from ankle pain and symptoms, it's really important that you get seen and assessed by an expert physio, sports doctor or orthopaedic specialist to ensure that you get the correct diagnosis and treatment. Good luck with your recovery, and please don't hesitate to get in touch if we can be of any help. We also have lots of useful information on our website on ankle injuries. complete-physio.co.uk/blogs/ Please also like and follow our channel.

[@Hannah7Banana]

@@CompletePhysio I can't afford a doctor rn and I don't have insurance or a primary doctor or anything 💀

[@vgr112261]

Thanks for the video. My symptom is a “dull” or radiating ache/pain from the front of the foot to the upper side of the joint. Not a searing pain. Could that be osteoarthritis?

[@millie8511]

So simply put and well explained . Thank you.

[@CompletePhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Scorpionbite8]

I have septic osteoarthritis

[@taylorthejuggalette5814]

I'm 25 with no injury's with ostreo possible caused by celiacs

[@bbqsauce2865]

17 fractured a piece of cartlidage and other bones in ankle higher risk of osteoarthritis

[@petodigiorgio51]

I'm 50 & my pain started at 15 then slowly progress even dealing with the one day pain nxt 2 mild through playing college football which I was introduced to the needle that kept me playing . Had it cleaned up via surgery at 23 which helped for 10yrs. At 50 it at times has me mentality evaporated from not knowing after sitting if ill be able to walk for minutes because pain is so extreme . Moral of this is don't be me & have a job that 4wks down time isn't a option nor is taking on dr bills with 2 in college so have something done no matter what while your young