Bursitis

Ankle pain can be a sign of bursitis. Bursitis is an inflammation of fluid-filled sacs called bursae, which cushions muscles, tendons, and bones. 

Causesbursitis pain faq

  • Injury
  • Infection
  • Poor footwear
  • Repetitive stress
  • Underlying conditions

Symptoms

  • Pain, especially when walking or pressing on the affected area
  • Tenderness
  • Swelling or redness over the bursa
  • Limited range of motion
Scott Werter, DPM, FACFAS
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Certified foot surgeon & podiatrist Dr. Scott Werter has been helping patients in South Carolina since 1997.