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Ankle Injection

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A common indication for injecting the ankle joint is for pain secondary to arthritis. Diagnosing ankle joint arthritis is done by history and clinical exam. Ankle joint injections are done by palpation of anatomy, under ultrasound guidance, or under fluoroscopy for more precise placement of needle. Risks include cartilage deterioration, weakening or ruptured tendon, possible puncturing of a vein or artery, infection, or osteonecrosis. Tarsal tunnel injection can also be done for nerve-associated pain of foot and ankle by palpation or by using visualization. Risks include nerve damage, puncturing of a vein or artery, or infection.

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  1. Sarasota Orthopedic Associates, 2750 Bahia Vista St, Ste 100, Sarasota, FL, 34239, USA

    Nomen Azeem MD

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  1. Summit Pain Alliance, Santa Rosa, California, USA

    Jason E. Pope

  2. The Spine and Nerve Center of The Virginias, Charleston, West Virginia, USA

    Timothy R Deer

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Azeem, N. (2017). Ankle Injection. In: Pope, J., Deer, T. (eds) Treatment of Chronic Pain Conditions. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-6976-0_29

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