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Arlington Heights Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors for Heel Spurs

Type of Physician: Orthopedic Surgeon

What is a Orthopedic Surgeon ?

A certification by the Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; practitioners focus on the investigation, preservation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. Birth defects, trauma, infections, tumors and metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system are problems cared for by the orthopaedic surgeon.

Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery

Common Name: Orthopedist

Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors in Arlington Heights *

Northwest Orthopedic Surgery
Sergey M Kachar
1120 N Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 870-4200

Northwest Orthopedic Surgery
Richard Mannion
1120 N Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 870-4200

Northwest Orthopedic Surgery
Gerard R Marty
1120 N Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 870-4200

Northwest Orthopedic Surgery
Thomas C Tingle
1120 N Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 870-4200

Northwest Orthopedic Surgery
Richard S Tuttle
1120 N Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 870-4200

Rollo J Nesset MD
Rollo J Nesset
605 W Central Rd
Ste 105 STE 105
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 253-7060

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Brian Donahue
1300 E Central Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 870-6100

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
James M Hill
1300 E Central Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 870-6100

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Francis Lamberta
1300 E Central Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 870-6100

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Phillip Ludkowski
1300 E Central Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 870-6100

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Chris R Miller
1300 E Central Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 870-6100

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
E Quinn Regan
1300 E Central Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 870-6100

Arlington Orthopedics & Hand Surgery
M Bryan Neal
1100 W Central Rd
STE 304
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 394-5650

Orthopedic Associates
Thomas Kim
415 W Golf Rd
Bldg 68
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 593-5511

Orthopedic Associates
Eduard H Sladek
415 W Golf Rd
Bldg 68
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 593-5511

Orthopedic Associates
Rodney O Swan
415 W Golf Rd
STE 68
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 593-5511

Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago
Prasant Atluri
515 W Algonquin Rd
Hand Surgery Center STE 120
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 956-0099

Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago
Sam J Biafora
515 W Algonquin Rd
Hand Surgery Center STE 120
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 956-0099

Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago
Scott D Sagerman
515 W Algonquin Rd
Hand Surgery Center STE 120
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 956-0099

Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago
Michael I Vender
515 W Algonquin Rd
Hand Surgery Center STE 120
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 956-0099

Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago
William A Vitello
515 W Algonquin Rd
Hand Surgery Center STE 120
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 956-0099

Fahey Medical Center
Michael Grear
581 E Golf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-2240

Fahey Medical Center
Keith L Komnick
581 E Golf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-2240

Barrington Orthopaedic Specialists
Matthew A Bernstein
404 N McHenry Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 285-4200

Barrington Orthopaedic Specialists
Ciro Cirrincione
404 N McHenry Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 285-4200

Barrington Orthopaedic Specialists
Jonathan H Dunn
404 N McHenry Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 285-4200

Barrington Orthopaedic Specialists
Sean E Jereb
404 N McHenry Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 285-4200

Barrington Orthopaedic Specialists
Mark N Levin
404 N McHenry Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 285-4200

Barrington Orthopaedic Specialists
Daryl L Luke
404 N McHenry Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 285-4200

Barrington Orthopaedic Specialists
Richard S Rabinowitz
404 N McHenry Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 285-4200

Barrington Orthopaedic Specialists
Keith E Schroeder
404 N McHenry Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 285-4200

Barrington Orthopaedic Specialists
Lawrence G Sullivan
160 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 285-4200

Barrington Orthopaedic Specialists
Terry I Younger
160 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 285-4200

Midwest Sports Medicine
Eugene P Lopez
901 Biesterfield Rd
Ste 300 STE 300
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 437-9889

Suburban Orthopaedics
Thomas A McNally
800 Biesterfield Rd
STE 565
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 439-9488

Midwest Sports Medicine
Bruce J Montella
901 Biesterfield Rd
Ste 300 STE 300
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 437-9889

Midwest Sports Medicine
Mary K Morrell
901 Biesterfield Rd
Ste 300 STE 300
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 437-9889

Midwest Sports Medicine
Sean O'Dell
901 Biesterfield Rd
Ste 300 STE 300
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 437-9889

Charles O'Laughlin MD
Charles O'Laughlin
800 W Biesterfield
STE 4009
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 364-7717

Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Taizoon Baxamusa
150 N River Rd
STE 100
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 375-3000

Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Matthew L Jimenez
150 N River Rd
STE 100
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 375-3000

Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Armen Kelikian
150 N River Rd
STE 100
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 375-3000

Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Steven A Kodros
150 N River Rd
STE 100
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 375-3000

Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Michael Kornblatt
150 N River Rd
STE 100
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 375-3000

Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Ira B Kornblatt
150 N River Rd
STE 100
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 375-3000

Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Andrea Kramer
150 N River Rd
STE 100
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 375-3000

Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Steven M Mardjetko
150 N River Rd
STE 100
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 375-3000

Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Robert M Patek
150 N River Rd
STE 100
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 375-3000

Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Jeffrey L Visotsky
150 N River Rd
STE 100
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 375-3000

Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Craig S Williams
150 N River Rd
STE 100
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 375-3000

Illinois Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center
Chadwick C Prodromos
1714 Milwaukee Ave
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 699-6810

Complete Orthopedic Care
Charles E Frank
100 Village Green Dr
STE 120
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 634-1766

Complete Orthopedic Care
Joseph Meis
100 Village Green Dr
STE 120
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 634-1766

Complete Orthopedic Care
Mark A Neault
100 Village Green Dr
STE 120
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 634-1766

Complete Orthopedic Care
Marvin L Primack
100 Village Green Dr
STE 120
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 634-1766

Woodfield Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine LTD
Martin L Saltzman
1102 S Roselle Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 301-7773

North Suburban Orthopedic Associates
George Firlit
9301 Golf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 296-0303

North Suburban Orthopedic Associates
Ronald Masters
9301 Golf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 296-0303

Barrington Orthopaedic Specialists
David A Levin
1030 W Higgins Rd
STE 200
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 285-4200

Barrington Orthopaedic Specialists
Paul S Nourbash
1030 W Higgins Rd
STE 200
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 285-4200

Northshore University Health System Orthopaedic Surgery
Steven D Levin
2150 Pfingsten Rd
STE 3000
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 570-2825

Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists
Arif Ali
8901 Golf Rd
STE 300
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-3198

Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists
Samarjit Jaglan
8901 Golf Rd
STE 300
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-3198

Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists
Ho Min Lim
8901 Golf Rd
STE 300
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-3198

Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists
John H Lyon
8901 Golf Rd
STE 300
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-3198

Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists
Josephine Mo
8901 Golf Rd
STE 300
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-3198

Midwest Center for Sight
Rakhi Patil
8901 W Golf Rd
STE 300
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-3127

Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists
Todd Simmons
8901 Golf Rd
STE 300
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-3198

The Spine Center SC
Avi Bernstein
1875 Dempster St
STE 425
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 698-9330

The Spine Center SC
David L Spencer
1875 Dempster St
STE 425
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 698-9330

Adult & Pediatric Orthopedics
Alan P Gegenheimer
555 Corporate Woods Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 634-9400

Adult & Pediatric Orthopedics
Michael H Jacker
555 Corporate Woods Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 634-9400

Fahey Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery
Paul L Katz
8780 W Golf Rd
STE 103
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 827-5044

Adult & Pediatric Orthopedics
Jay L Levin
555 Corporate Woods Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 634-9400

Adult & Pediatric Orthopedics
David M Zoellick
555 Corporate Woods Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 634-9400

Melvin P Katz MD
Melvin P Katz
241 Golf Mill Ctr
STE 516
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 297-4012

Lawrence B Metrick MD
Lawrence B Metrick
1300 Meadow Rd
FL 2
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-2444

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Bannockburn
Arnold K Cohn
2101 Waukegan Rd
STE 110
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 914-9096

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Bannockburn
Jonathan S Erulkar
2101 Waukegan Rd
STE 110
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 914-9096

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Bannockburn
Charles L Lettvin
2101 Waukegan Rd
STE 110
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 914-9096

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Bannockburn
Richard Sherman
2101 Waukegan Rd
STE 110
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 914-9096

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Bannockburn
Bryan Waxman
2101 Waukegan Rd
STE 110
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 914-9096

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview
David F Beigler
2401 Ravine Way
STE 200
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5680

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview
Leon S Benson
2401 Ravine Way
STE 200
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5680

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview
James Fox
2401 Ravine Way
STE 200
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5680

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview
Steven L Haddad
2401 Ravine Way
STE 200
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5680

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview
James C Kudrna
2401 Ravine Way
STE 200
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5680

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview
Robert D McMillan
2401 Ravine Way
STE 200
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5680

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview
Michael O'Rourke
2401 Ravine Way
STE 200
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5680

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview
Gregory R Palutsis
2401 Ravine Way
STE 200
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5680

The Center for Sports Orthopedics
Sanjay K Patari
1585 Barrington Rd
STE 101
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 884-7771

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview
Craig Phillips
2401 Ravine Way
STE 200
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5680

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview
Gregory H Portland
2401 Ravine Way
STE 200
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5680

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview
Amy Jo Ptaszek
2401 Ravine Way
STE 200
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5680

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview
William J Robb
2401 Ravine Way
STE 200
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5680

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview
Gary Scott Shapiro
2401 Ravine Way
STE 200
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5680

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview
David E Shapiro
2401 Ravine Way
STE 200
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5680

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview
Van Stamos
2401 Ravine Way
STE 200
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 998-5680

The Center for Sports Orthopedics
Theodore J Suchy
1585 Barrington Rd
STE 101
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 884-7771

The Center for Sports Orthopedics
David H Trotter
1585 Barrington Rd
STE 101
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 884-7771

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Heel Spurs

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What is a heel spur? What are symptoms of a heel spur?

A heel spur is a pointed bony outgrowth of the bone of the heel (the calcaneus bone). They are attributed to local inflammation at the insertion of soft tissue tendons or fascia in the area. Heel spurs can be located at the back of the heel or under the heel, beneath the sole of the foot. Heel spurs at the back of the heel are frequently associated with inflammation of the Achilles tendon (tendinitis) and cause tenderness and pain at the back of the heel made worse while pushing off the ball of the foot.

How do heel spurs relate to plantar fasciitis? What causes heel spurs and plantar fasciitis?

Heel spurs under the sole of the foot (plantar area) are associated with inflammation of the plantar fascia (fasciitis), the "bowstring-like" tissue stretching underneath the sole that attaches at the heel. Plantar heel spurs cause localized tenderness and pain made worse when stepping down on the heel.

Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis can occur alone or be related to underlying diseases that cause arthritis (inflammation of the joints), such as reactive arthritis (formerly called Reiter's disease), ankylosing spondylitis, and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. It is important to note that heel spurs may cause no symptoms at all and may be incidentally discovered during x-ray exams taken for other purposes.

How are heel spurs and plantar fasciitis treated?

Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis are treated by measures that decrease the associated inflammation and avoid reinjury. Local ice applications both reduce pain and inflammation. Antiinflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen or injections of cortisone are often helpful. Orthotic devices or shoe inserts are used to take pressure off plantar spurs (donut-shaped insert) and heel lifts can reduce stress ...

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Recommended Reading Related to Heel Spurs

Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis »

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) facts

  • DISH is characterized by unique, flowing calcification along the sides of the contiguous vertebrae of the spine.
  • Symptoms of DISH include intermittent pains and stiffness in the areas of the bony changes of the spine and inflamed tendons.
  • DISH is diagnosed when the characteristic flowing calcifications are detected with images of the spine, such as in plain film X-ray methods.
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) can be helpful in both relieving pain and inflammation of DISH.

What is diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis?

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is considered a form of degenerative arthritis or osteoarthritis. However, DISH is characterized by unique, flowing calcification along the sides of the contiguous vertebrae of the spine. And, very unlike typical degenerative arthritis, it's also common...

Read the Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis article »

Emergency Contact for Arlington Heights

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Arlington Heights Hospitals *

Northwest Community Hospital
800 W Central Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847)618-1000

Resurrection Health Care Holy Family Medical Center
100 N River Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847)297-1800

Alexian Brothers Medical Center
800 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847)437-5500

Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital
935 Biesner Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847)640-5600

Glenbrook Hospital
2100 Pfingsten Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847)657-5800

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
1775 Dempster St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847)723-2210

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
1650 Moon Lake Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847)882-1600

St Alexius Medical Center
1555 Barrington Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847)843-2000

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
450 W Hwy 22
Barrington, IL 60010
(847)381-0123

Streamwood Behavioral Health Center
1400 E Irving Park Rd
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630)837-9000

Resurrection Health Care Resurrection Medical Center
7435 W Talcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773)774-8000

Highland Park Hospital
777 Park Ave W
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847)432-8000

Condell Medical Center
801 S Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847)362-2900

Adventist GlenOaks Hospital
701 Winthrop Ave
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630)545-8000

RUSH North Shore Medical Center
9600 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(847)677-9600

Chicago-Read Mental Health Center
4200 N Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773)794-4000

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
200 Berteau Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630)833-1400

Kindred Hospital Northlake
365 E North Ave
Northlake, IL 60164
(708)345-8100

Lake Forest Hospital
660 N Westmoreland Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847)234-5600

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
701 W North Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708)681-3200

Resurrection Health Care Our Lady of Resurrection Medical Center
5645 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60634
(773)282-7000

Shriners Hospital for Children Chicago
2211 N Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60707
(773)622-5400

Resurrection Health Care Westlake Hospital
1225 Lake St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708)681-3000

NorthShore University HealthSystems
2650 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847)570-2000

Sherman Hospital
934 Center St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847)742-9800

Resurrection Health Care Saint Francis Hospital
355 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847)316-4000

Elgin Mental Health Center
750 S State St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847)742-1040

Kindred Hospital Chicago Central
4058 W Melrose St
Chicago, IL 60641
(773)736-7000

Swedish Covenant Hospital
5145 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773)878-8200

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
26 W 171 Roosevelt Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630)909-8000

RUSH Oak Park Hospital
520 S Maple Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708)383-9300

Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S First Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708)216-9000

North Chicago VA Medical Center
3001 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847)688-1900

Resurrection Health Care West Suburban Medical Center
3 Erie Ct
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708)383-6200

Kindred Hospital Chicago North
2544 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773)267-2622

Riveredge Hospital
8311 W Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708)771-7000

Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital
5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd
Hines, IL 60141
(708)202-8387

John J Madden Mental Health Center
1200 S 1st Ave
Hines, IL 60141
(708)338-7400

CINN Neurologic & Orthopedic Institute of Chicago
4501 N Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)250-0000

Methodist Hospital of Chicago
5025 N Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)271-9040

Kindred Hospital Chicago Lakeshore
6130 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60660
(773)381-1222

Central DuPage Hospital
25 N Winfield Rd
Winfield, IL 60190
(630)933-1600

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
3815 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630)275-5900

Loretto Hospital
645 S Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773)626-4300

Provena Saint Joseph Hospital
77 N Airlite St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847)695-3200

Hartgrove Hospital
5730 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773)722-3113

Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
4840 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)878-9700

Weiss Memorial Hospital
4646 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)878-8700

Thorek Memorial Hospital
850 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613
(773)525-6780

Norwegian-American Hospital
1044 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773)292-8200

Sacred Heart Hospital
3240 W Franklin Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)722-3020

Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
120 N Oak St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630)856-9000

Resurrection Health Care Saint Elizabeth Hospital
1431 N Claremont Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773)278-2000

RML Specialty Hospital
5601 S County Line Rd
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630)286-4000

Resurrection Health Care Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center
2233 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(312)770-2000

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
836 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773)975-1600

MacNeal Hospital
3249 S Oak Park Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708)783-9100

Advocate Bethany Hospital
3435 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)265-7700

Vista Medical Center West
2615 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847)249-3900

Children's Memorial Hospital
707 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773)880-4000

Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital
5101 S Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708)352-1200

Resurrection Health Care Saint Joseph Hospital
2900 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60657
(773)665-3000

Lincoln Park Hospital
550 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773)883-2000

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
820 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312)569-8387

John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County
1901 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312)864-6000

Saint Anthony Hospital
2875 W 19th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773)484-1000

Johnston R Bowman Health Center
710 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312)942-7000

Rush University Medical Center
1650 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312)942-5000

University of Illinois Medical Center
1740 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312)996-7000

Vista Medical Center East
1324 N Sheridan Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847)360-3000

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
1401 S California Blvd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773)522-2010

Centegra Northern Illinois Medical Center
4201 Medical Center Dr
Mc Henry, IL 60050
(815)344-5000

Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center
California Ave At 15th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773)542-2000

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E Huron St
Chicago, IL 60611
(312)926-2000

Prentice Women's Hospital
250 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611
(312)926-2000

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Ankle pain and tendinitis facts

  • The ankle is a "hinged" joint.
  • Ankle pain can be caused by injury or disease of the ankle joint.
  • The severity of ankle sprains ranges from mild (which can resolve within 24 hours) to severe (which can require surgical repair).
  • Tendinitis of the ankle can be caused by trauma or inflammatory arthritis.

How is the ankle designed, and what is the ankle's function?

The ankle is a "hinged" joint capable of moving the foot in two primary directions: away from the body (plantar flexion) and toward the body (dorsiflexion). It is formed by the meeting of three bones. The end of the shinbone of the leg (tibia) and a small bone in the leg (fibula) meet a large bone in the foot, called the talus, to form the ankle. The end of the shinbone (tibia) forms the inner portion of the ankle, while the end of the fibula forms the outer portion of the a...

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