“Bent ankles?”
I grew up with feet that leaned slightly inwards and I believed this may possibly be the reason for the shape of my ankles. I've attached photos so you can see what I mean. Is there any way the shape can be improved to look more normal, please? I think I may have been given some type of gel/rubber to put into my shoes when I was younger, though I found it uncomfortable and didn't really use it. Is it possible to direct me to something that could help? I'm always hiding my feet/ankles as I'm too embarrassed.
Female | 27 years old
Complaint duration: Since birth
7 Answers
Hi! Orthotics can help improve the position of your foot/leg along with weight reduction; however, some of this is just how you were born.
From your description of your concerns it sounds like you need a prescription orthotic device that would align your heel under your leg eliminating the bulge below the ankle and line up your foot to the lower leg
This is a prescription device made by a foot doctor from a cast of your foot held on the most stable position that could be taken from shoe to shoe to help improve function by improving alignment of the bones and relaxing the soft tissue structures and addressing pain and discomfort as well
Jan David Tepper DPM,FACFAS
CEO Family Foot & Ankle Center
984 West Foothill Boulevard, Suite B
Upland, California 91786
O 909-920-0884
F 909/920-9810
WWW.drtepper.com
JDTDPM@aol.com
This is a prescription device made by a foot doctor from a cast of your foot held on the most stable position that could be taken from shoe to shoe to help improve function by improving alignment of the bones and relaxing the soft tissue structures and addressing pain and discomfort as well
Jan David Tepper DPM,FACFAS
CEO Family Foot & Ankle Center
984 West Foothill Boulevard, Suite B
Upland, California 91786
O 909-920-0884
F 909/920-9810
WWW.drtepper.com
JDTDPM@aol.com
Hi, looking at a pic of your ankles, it looks like there is a malalignment of the ankle bone to the leg bones. I recommend you to see a doctor that specializes in HYPROCURE. please google it. it should lead you to a website or social media www.alignmyfeet.com good luck.
Hello, Thank you for your question. We have to evaluate you and take foot x-rays if needed.
Tibial varum is a common structural deformity of the lower leg that results in a rearfoot varus, or internally rotated heel, that requires compensatory pronation or flattening of the arch for normal weightbearing and ambulation (as seen in image above). This type of pathology can often be treated with bracing and orthotics to maintain normal alignment of the lower extremity. Surgery is only indicated in the severe angular deformities resulting in frequent tripping/falls and painful ambulation.
I can not actually see the detail in these pictures, but you may have a curved Tibia, the large bone in your leg, which may lead to changes in the shape and position of the ankle joint.
I recommend you schedule an appointment with a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) for diagnosis and treatment options
