Hip, ankle, and toe joint disorders encompass a wide range of conditions, including arthritis, fractures, sprains, and nerve-related problems. Common hip disorders include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and hip dysplasia. Ankle issues can involve arthritis, sprains, fractures, and tendinitis. Toe problems can include bunions, hammertoes, hallux rigidus (stiff big toe), and Morton’s neuroma.
Hip Joint Disorders
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis are common types of arthritis that can affect the hip.
Avascular Necrosis
A condition where the bone's blood supply is cut off, causing bone death.
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
A condition where the hip joint's bones rub together, causing pain and stiffness.
Hip Bursitis
Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) near the hip joint.
Hip Labral Tear
A tear in the cartilage around the hip socket.
Irritable Hip Syndrome
A condition characterized by pain and stiffness around the hip.
Ankle Joint Disorders
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis can affect the ankle.
Ankle Sprains
Injuries to the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Compression of the nerves in the ankle, causing pain and numbness.