The space in the joint is lined with a thin membrane called the synovium, which cushions the joint and secretes a lubricating fluid, called synovial fluid. A number of tendons run through the ankle, ...

What Is Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling? Foot, leg, and ankle swelling—also known as peripheral edema—refers to an accumulation of fluid in these parts of the body. The buildup of fluid is not ...

The Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, part of NYU Langone Health’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery, is one of the oldest in the United States. It was founded more than 75 years ago by a pioneer of ...

An X-ray is a safe and painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to make an image of bones, organs, and other parts of the body. The X-ray image is black and white ... and dentists’ offices.

Pinpointing the cause of heel pain can be tricky, especially if arthritis affects another part of your body. Osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis ... former president of the American Orthopaedic ...