During arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera called an "arthroscope" into your damaged joint. The camera displays pictures on a video monitor, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
A fractured ankle can range from a simple break in one bone, which may not stop you from walking, to several fractures, which forces your ankle out of place and may require that you not put weight on it for a few months.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Arthritis can cause pain and stiffness in any joint in the body, and is common in the small joints of the foot and ankle. There is no cure for arthritis, but there are a number of treatments that may help relieve the pain and disability it can cause.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Today's athletic shoes are designed with specific activities in mind, so do some research to find out what type of shoe is best for your favorite sport. Wearing the right athletic shoe can improve comfort and performance, and most importantly, prevent injuries.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Muscles, tendons, and ligaments are the soft tissues in the body that are most commonly injured. Injuries to these soft tissues often occur during sports and exercise activities, but can also result from simple everyday activities.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs (pronounced en-saids), are the most prescribed medications for treating conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis. Over-the-counter, nonprescription NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.| orthoinfo.aaos.org