I have a sharp pain at the bottom of my fibula bone. Its like a pain that my ankle needs to pop, but when I go to pop it or twist it I get a sharp pain. I am fine to walk on it. What could be wrong?
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Too difficult to give a definitive likely diagnosis. I would echo many of the suggestions by my colleagues on this forum. The obvious answer is for you to seek a professional evaluation by a qualified podiatrist in your area.
Sharp lateral ankle pain at the bottom of the fibula w/o a detailed history. Was there an injury? History of swelling, locking, giving out, lump, temperature changes. Need a more detailed hx of pain; aching, sharp, dull, intermittent, constant, deep. Brought on and relieved by anything in particular. Does it occur with certain shoes?
This could be related to the peroneal tendon complex 'peroneal tendon subluxation'; e.g. inadequate peroneal groove, tendinitis, partial tear, ligaments on the outside of your ankle, or other musculoskeletal injury.
Recommend examination, and x-ray.
This could be related to the peroneal tendon complex 'peroneal tendon subluxation'; e.g. inadequate peroneal groove, tendinitis, partial tear, ligaments on the outside of your ankle, or other musculoskeletal injury.
Recommend examination, and x-ray.
Given the lack of information on whether or not there was an injury prior to the pain starting as well whether or not there is any swelling or weakness in the ankle it is a little difficult to say how serious this might be. There are two tendons called the peroneal tendons below the fibula. There may be some inflammation in these tendons which is called tendintis. There also could be a partially torn tendon present. Other possibilities include an ankle sprain, a bone spur, inflammation of the lining of the ankle joint (called synovitis), or a situation where the peroneal tendons are not properly held in place by the local ligaments (called peroneal subluxation). An examination by a podiatrist with X-rays can help determine the true cause of the problem as well as the most appropriate treatment.
This could be related to an old ankle sprain injury and should be evaluated first with radiographs followed by MRI. It may be ligamentous, a peroneal tendon problem or a joint inflammation related to activity level or improper footwear. In any event, have it looked at by a foot and ankle specialist in your area.
There are a couple of tendons that pass just beneath the fibula bone. In fact, there is a groove at the tip of the bone that the tendons slide through. Sometimes one of these tendons tears and can cause the symptoms you describe. You might try wearing one of those elastic pull on ankle supports that you can find in the pharmacy or at an athletic shoe store. As always, if the problem persists you should have it professionally evaluated.
I would recommend that you make an appointment with a Podiatrist or orthopedist to evaluate your problem. Questions arise such as: was there recent trauma or an old injury, what type of foot and ankle structure you have that could attribute to a deformity. You have must be evaluated. You will not get an answer without at least an xray and possibly an MRI to differentiate between soft tissue and bone. Make an appointment with someone to rule out the condition that is creating your discomfort soon.
This could be a ligament, tendon, a joint, or the bone itself, or some combination. This requires a physical examination to properly determine what the problem is, and how to go about it's correction, as well as radiolgic testing. Although this doesn't sound like an emergency, you should have this evaluated as soon as you can.
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