Healthy ankles: Your mobility depends on them
Ankle injuries are among the most common joint problems. Every year, nine million people sprain an ankle, and tens of thousands more sustain fractures. Ankle injuries often stem from falls and accidents. Several factorsβ€”from poor balance, to loss of elasticity in tendons and ligaments, to ill-fitting shoesβ€”can increase the risk of injury, says Dr. Christopher Chiodo, an orthopedic surgeon at -Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital's foot and ankle center.
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