Differential diagnosis and treatment of posterior ankle pain in dancers and equinus athletes

Issue title: Current Concepts in Dance Medicine

Guest editors: Marika MolnarGuest Editor

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Hamilton, William G.

Affiliations: 343-345 West 58th Street, New York, NY 10019, USA

Abstract: Posterior ankle pain in dancers and equinus athletes is often caused by the extreme plantarflexion requirements of their activity. Differentiation between true posterior ankle pain and Achilles tendon pain is discussed. Signs and symptoms of posterior ankle pain are specific to the flexor hallicus tendon on the medial side or impingement when on the lateral side. Surgical exploration as well as conservative treatment is discussed.

Keywords: Posterolateral ankle pain, Posterior impingement, Plantar flexion sign, Posteromedial ankle pain, Flexor hallicus longus tendonitis, Achilles tendonitis

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1995-5305

Journal: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 201-207, 1995