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What Does Constant Pain Around The Left Ankle Indicate?

My daughter is a former basketball player who is 19. SHe had MPFL surgery of her left knee and bunion surgery of her right big toe. SHe has continuously complained of pain in the outside of her left ankle. She says it sounds like a popping sound and feels like something is moving. She also walks on the outside of her feet because it does t hurt as much. She has been in therapy and has custom orthopedics. I feel she may have tendinosis in her foot. WHat do you think
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Hi,

Your daughter seems to have pain in her outer ankle region, it could be due to ligament sprain, muscle or tendon inflammation or joint involvement.

The cause would be clear after specific local examination/MR (if needful.)

I of the joint to be followed by specific treatment/physiotherapy. Consult an orthopedic surgeon.

Till then she should take rest, hot/cold pack/over the counter pain medicine like Ibuprofen.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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What Does Constant Pain Around The Left Ankle Indicate?

Hi, Your daughter seems to have pain in her outer ankle region, it could be due to ligament sprain, muscle or tendon inflammation or joint involvement. The cause would be clear after specific local examination/MR (if needful.) I of the joint to be followed by specific treatment/physiotherapy. Consult an orthopedic surgeon. Till then she should take rest, hot/cold pack/over the counter pain medicine like Ibuprofen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician