The human foot and ankle are mechanically complex structures. The foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, muscles, ligaments, and a network of arteries, veins and nerves. It withstands great pressure and provides flexibility. The ankle serves as a shock absorber and propels movement, composed of the fibula, tibia and talus bones and ligaments. Common foot and ankle problems affect 3 in 4 people in the US. Seek medical treatment for severe or persistent pain, swelling, inability to bear weight, or signs of infection.

1. THE FOOT AND ANKLE
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2. MEET THE FOOT
The human foot combines mechanical complexity and structural
strength. Not only can it withstand a great deal of pressure, it
also provides flexibility and resiliency.

3. MEET THE
ANKLE
The ankle serves as a shock absorber and as a sort of
propulsive engine when you’re walking or running.

4. TIME TO GET INTIMATE...
Anatomy 101
The Foot
The foot is composed of:
- 26 bones
- 33 joints
- 4 muscle layers
- More than 100 ligaments
- A complex network of arteries, veins, and nerves
The Ankle
The ankle is a hinged joint composed of the fibula
and tibia (in the leg) and the talus (in the foot) as well
as ligaments.

5. FAST FEET (AND ANKLE) FACTS
•3 out of 4 people in the U.S. will experience some kind of foot
and ankle problem
• 25% of all the bones in the human body are in your feet
• There are more than 250,000 sweat glands in your two
feet...and they can excrete over half a pint of moisture each
day

6. RUN FOR IT!
• The average person will walk 115,000
miles over their lifetime - that’s enough
to go around the world 4 times
• Walking puts up to1.5 times your body
weight on your feet
• Running puts up to 4 times your body
weight on your feet

7. CALL A DOCTOR!
With all the foot and ankle have going on, problems are pretty
common. Seek treatment from a medical professional for your
foot and ankle problems if....
- You have severe pain
- Swelling persists
- You can’t put weight on the foot or ankle
- You have signs of an infection such as a wound or sore that is
oozing pus, or a temperature of over 100 F

8. WANT TO KNOW MORE?
To find out more about the foot and
ankle, common problems, and treatments...
Visit Tristate Orthopedic Treatment
Center at: www.tristateorthotc.com