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Treatment of Ankle Impingement Syndrome

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Best hospitals and doctors for ankle impingement syndrome treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnosis of ankle impingement syndrome
1541
Ankle arthroscopy to treat ankle impingement syndrome
5826.2
Orthopedic rehabilitation
690.57
The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
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University Hospital Essen
University Hospital Essen
Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf is one of the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena, which it still holds today. A highly competent medical team of more than 15,300 employees takes care of the
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The hospital rightfully enjoys the status of the maximum care medical facility and provides its high-quality services in all modern fields of medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the
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According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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The Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa is the largest and the most progressive hospital in Northern Israel. The medical center was founded in 1938 and nowadays is proud of its long history, rich and successful experience in providing comprehensive medical services in all medical fields. The hospital serves more than 2 million local
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The Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi is a modern medical facility, which is distinguished by extremely high quality and standards of medical service. The hospital is located in the heart of New Delhi, in the capital of India. During its design and construction, the most advanced medical technologies from around the wor
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Bogenhausen Munich ranks among the ten best medical centers in Bavaria and among the top 50 medical facilities in Germany! The medical facility is the Academic Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. The modern hospital with the highest level of services annuall
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ATOS Clinic Munich
ATOS Clinic Munich
Overall rating9.5 / 10
According to the medical magazine Focus, the ATOS Clinic Munich is one of the best medical facilities in Germany for shoulder and knee surgery, foot surgery, and hand surgery! The clinic was opened in 2008, and in a relatively short period of time, has taken a leading position among the best medical complexes in Germany. The cli
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The Marien Hospital Duesseldorf is a modern medical facility in the very center of Duesseldorf and a recognized Research Center. The foundation stone of the hospital was laid back in 1864 with the support of the Catholic Church. The Christian principles of helping and supporting patients have not changed at all over the years, b
The Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul is the largest and leading medical complex in Turkey, which meets the highest standards of medical care when providing the advanced diagnostics and treatment using the very latest methods. The hospital is part of the Memorial Health Group – it was the first project of this provider of m
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The St. Remigius Hospital Opladen Leverkusen provides medical services in accordance with the highest standards. It is part of the Kplus Group, which unites more than twenty medical facilities. All hospitals of the group are not only distinguished by high-quality healthcare services, but also adhere to the Christian beliefs. The
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The Hannover Medical School has the status of a leading German medical facility. The advanced medical technologies, highly qualified specialists, as well as productive research activities form a solid basis for top-class medical service of the world standard. The hospital is proud of its outstanding achievements in the treatment
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HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
Overall rating9.7 / 10
Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Cologne-Merheim ranks among the top German medical centers! The health facility is an academic hospital of Witten/Herdecke University, which gives patients access to the very latest developments in European medicine. The Hospital Cologne-Merheim positions itself as a maximu
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The Meoclinic Hospital Berlin is one of Germany's most renowned multidisciplinary private hospitals offering top-class and patient-centered medical care. The hospital opened its doors to patients back in 2000 and today is deservedly proud of its vast experience. It has 28 specialized departments, each of which is responsible
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About the disease

Ankle impingement syndrome is characterized by compression of the ankle tissue while performing certain physical activities or movements with the ankle. It can develop in either the bony or soft tissue structure of the ankle, causing pain and difficulty of movement.

There are three main bones in the ankle: the tibia, fibula and talus. Normally, there is a protective layer of cartilage that prevents these bones from rubbing against each other when an individual is moving around. Joints are in particular need of this cushioning when lifting heavy objects. If there is repeated compression on the ankle bones, it can lead to ankle impingement syndrome.

Multiple ankle sprains can cause compression of the ankle tissue. It is common for footballers, dancers, athletes and soldiers to sprain their ankle during physical activities, especially long deep squatting. Weightlifting can be especially dangerous, as it puts pressure on the joints, particularly on the ankles and feet. When training, it is important to always warm up before doing serious exercise, to avoid injuries and sprains. Previous ankle surgery can also lead to ankle impingement syndrome, so it is important to not overdo physical activities until the ankle recovers completely.

Symptoms

  • Dull pain in the ankle
  • Pain increases when moving the ankle, especially walking or running
  • Swelling
  • Tenderness
  • Feeling of compression
  • Clicking sensation when stretching the ankle

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will examine the patient’s ankle and ask them to move it in various positions to find out where the pain is coming from.
  • The doctor will also check the tissue that cushions the ankle bones and will see if they meet unnaturally.  
  • The doctor will ask the patient if they do any strenuous physical training.
  • Imaging tests, such as an X-ray, MRI or CT scan, show the exact location of the impingement and can also help doctors to diagnose bone spurs (which can develop as a complication of ankle impingement syndrome).

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment, such as using ice and compression bandages can restore the ankle’s normal position and reduce swelling.
  • Anti-inflammatory drugs may also be prescribed, to alleviate the pain.
  • It is usually recommended that the patient reduce or stop physical activity during the recovery period.
  • Physical therapy is important for restoring the normal full range of motion of the ankle. In some cases, corticosteroid injections are recommended to alleviate the pain.
  • Ankle arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that repairs ankle bones in the case of ankle impingement syndrome and bone spurs. After the surgery, the patient will need to undergo physical therapy.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko