Colorado Springs Orthopedic News

Category: Foot & Ankle

ankle fracture, broken ankle

Ankle Fracture

If you have injured your ankle—particularly if it feels like a simple sprain—it is tempting to try to carry on walking on it. Which can mean you don’t get an X-ray for days or even

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Calcaneus Fracture

Calcaneus Fracture

A fracture of the calcaneus, or heel bone, is a serious and disabling injury that can lead to longstanding problems in the foot and ankle. Calcaneus fractures can cause intense pain and make walking more

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ankle fusion

Ankle Fusion

Pain caused by ankle arthritis can become severe and unrelenting, greatly impacting one’s quality of life. An ankle fusion, also called ankle arthrodesis, aims to relieve the pain and maintain or improve function by fusing

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Turf Toe

Turf Toe

Although largely related to football players because of the “turf” reference, turf toe can happen to anyone, causing tears or sprains around the big toe joint. If severe enough, it can cause pain and other

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Ankle replacement

Ankle Replacement

Ankles are hard at work supporting your weight and making it possible for your to use your feet. Standing, walking, running, jumping, and even sitting up in a chair all rely on your ankles to

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Talus Fracture

Talus Fracture

There can be many different broken bones in your foot, but a talus fracture is a broken bone in your lower ankle. A talus fracture is a high-impact injury and can be very severe. It can

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John Shank, MD

John Shank, MD

Learn More Testimonials Mara V Read More Doctor Shank, is a great orthopedic surgeon. He knows his stuff. I have been coming to him for awhile now like 10 years. I have CMT and he

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Pilon Fracture

Pilon Fracture Of The Ankle

Anyone can get a pilon fracture of the ankle. Pilon fractures can have significant effects on a patient’s life and should therefore be seen as potentially disabling injuries. These injuries were first described more than

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Lisfranc

Lisfranc

A Lisfranc injury isn’t life-threatening, but it is still very serious because the Lisfranc joint is important to your ability to walk, run or move. Breaking any of the bones in it, or injuring any

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