What is Ankle Capsulitis?
Literally meaning “swollen joint”, capsulitis affects the soft tissues and ligaments that surrounding the joints, most commonly in your toes, ankles, and shoulders. It affects people of all ages, and if not treated properly, can worsen over time, possibly resulting in dislocation syndrome. When the soft connective tissue is damaged and swells, your range of motion will be diminished, your mobility will be limited, and you may feel moderate to severe discomfort.What Causes Ankle Capsulitis?
Some forms of ankle capsulitis are idiopathic, meaning they are related to other existing conditions, or possibly originating from an unknown cause. Medical conditions often related to ankle capsulitis are:- Diabetes
- Infection
- Heart Disease
- Auto Immune Disease
- Connective Tissue Disease
Symptoms of Ankle Capsulitis.
The symptoms for ankle capsulitis are often consistent, and typically easy to detect. Severity will depend on the individual circumstances, and will vary from person to person. They may also remain steady over a long period of time, possibly years, or that may worse very rapidly from the time of onset to complete ankle immobility. The symptoms include:- Pain associated with movement or walking.
- Stiffness, or frozen ankle.
- Swelling around the ankle.
- Loss in strength around the ankle.
