Foot & Ankle

Each foot has 26 bones. The ankle bone (talus) and the ends of the two lower leg bones (tibia and fibula) form the ankle joint, which is stabilized and supported by three groups of ligaments. Muscles and tendons move the foot and ankle.

At some point, almost everyone will have a problem with his or her feet. Most can be avoided by wearing correctly sized shoes and by regularly inspecting the feet. To learn more about common medical conditions affecting the foot and ankle, click the links located at the left