What's wrong with my ankle?

I can't seem to figure out what's wrong with my ankle. Here's a little of my background: I'm 24 - play ice hockey 2 or 3 times a week - and run 2 to 3 times a week.

As I was suiting up for a game a couple weeks ago, I noticed a lot of discomfort in my right ankle. I attempted to play (stupid, I know), but could not skate without experiencing a lot of pain. After taking my skates off, I noticed a little swelling and a hard bump on the front of my right ankle (that bump may have been there before, but I could have missed it).

I was told it may be tendonitis. I have been icing my ankle daily and kept myself from skating and running. As of right now, my ankle feels fine and I have full range of motion. However, when I put a skate or sneaker on, it still hurts... very annoying.

To the best of you knowledge, what's wrong with my ankle?

I appreciate any info. you have to offer!

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Jan 16, 2012
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Im clueless NEW
by: Anonymous

I figure skate and also have a pain in my left ankle. It had started hurting about 2weeks ago but only with my skates on. But now it hurts to put any wait on or move. I have no swelling or bruises so i still try to skate. (dumb) But i can only practice 2x a week starting tripple soulcows. When I have heat on it pain goes away for a few mins. I have know idea at all what to do. I elevate,ice,brace,and soak in hot water but still hurts. Im 13 and have not gone to any doctors yet and hoping its a sprain.

Sep 19, 2011
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Figure skater
by: Anonymous

I have the same problem on my right ankle the pain is on the outside, I skated through the pain one night last week and I can't tolerate it possible cause I figure skate and have to do a lot of my skills on the right foot. I have had 2 x-rays went for a bone scan today and I am having an ultra sound on Wednesday. So far my first diagnosis was that its tendinitis.....but the bump is on the bone which is where the fibula bone is so I don't know if thats it. My Dr. thinks its cartilage that has formed as a result of a fracture or severely bruised bone. At this point I don't know if I will ever be able to skate again because the pain is far too intense for me. All of this started shortly after I skated with my new skates but now I can't even wear my old skates. I have tried creating something like a doughnut to relieve the pain but soo far no luck.
Please tell me if any of you know of a solution to this problem.

May 13, 2011
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Anterior Talus
by: Anonymous

I have a similar problem. You likely have a restriction in the motion of your talus - the bump you mentioned - it may be in a forward or anterior displacement. When your ankle flexes it must slide back, but if sounds like yours may be restricted. Solution? Go see a chiropractor - they are not just about backs.

Nov 09, 2009
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relief pad?
by: Bart - SII

I wonder if you were to try and fashion a relief pad to place inside your skates. By relief pad, I mean a pad that has a hole in it, or an area that is not as thick that would go directly over the painful area. I am not familiar with hockey skates, but i would imagine they must be laced tightly to provide stability. If you could take pressure off of the area, it may help to reduce the irritation when playing.

Worth a try?

Bart

Nov 06, 2009
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Bruised Tendon
by: Rochelle

Hi there,

I have exactly the same problem and went to visit my doctor who knew the injury's cause instantly.

I play Senior AAA hockey as a defence and last season my ankle did the same thing in the middle of the provintials. Talk about bad timing. I iced it, I wrapped it, it even got so bad that mid-game I stuck a pad in my skate to try and alieviate the pain.

Decided to finally visit my doctor month later when there was no change. He knew immediatly that it is a bruised tendon and is a common hockey injury. When we tie our skates too tight or are hit with a lot of force on the laces of our skates the tendon is injured and results in a bruse (not alway viasable on the skin's surface). For me it has been 5 months since I have played competitivly and the pain was pretty much gone until tonights game when it reoccurred and I am now once again icing it. I came across your problem while looking for a solution to help me get through this season as it has just begun. Any ideas on how to prevent it or help it heal faster would be amazing!

Mar 12, 2009
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lateral malleolar ankle pain hockey
by: Anonymous

I have almost same problem, I dont have a bump but I have massive pain on the outside of my left ankle but only when I put skates on and tighten them up. It was worse with a specific pair of CCMs (gel pack), after getting a different set and skating through the pain for a few months it got better, still hurts but is tolerable.

I just picked up another new pair of CCM vectors (heat molded them) and the pain is back in full force after 6 or so times skating. Skating isn't too bad most of the time, but walking on skates forget it! Once i take the skates off, pain is gone.

The only thing I have been able to find is lateral malleolar bursitis.

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