What Is Ankle Arthritis?
What Is Ankle Arthritis?
Ankle Arthritis is a condition where the ankle joint cartilage becomes degenerated. The ankle cartilage, which is supposed to be a smooth gliding surface, becomes eroded, coarse and stiff. The ankle joint can become enlarged and full of bone spurs. The ankle joint is responsible for up and down motion of the foot, and is made up of the two leg bones (tibia and fibula) and one foot bone (talus). Ankle arthritis can be painful and interferes with everyday life.