History (ankle joint)

The history for the ankle joint should include the following enquiries:

• pain:
  • if localised to a bony prominence it is likely to be due to a local disorder
  • diffuse pain across the forefoot is called metatarsalgia and is less specific
    
    
• deformity:
  • certain deformities e.g. flat foot, may be present, but otherwise, deformity may manifest as difficulty fitting shoes
    
    
• swelling:
  • localised, diffuse or bilateral
    
    
• trauma:
  • recently or in the past
    
    
• functional loss