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Lateral Malleolar Bursitis in a Competitive In-Line Rollerblade Speed Skater: A Case Report.

Brendan Koistinen¹, Daniel C Herman

¹From the Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, Alabama (BK); and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of California at Davis, Sacramento, California (DCH).

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

|February 9, 2023

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This case report details lateral malleolar bursitis in a young inline speed skater. Proper boot fit is crucial for preventing and treating this sports-related ankle injury.

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Lateral ankle pain and swelling are common in athletes, particularly those in sports involving repetitive ankle motion.
Adventitial bursitis, inflammation of a bursa not normally present, can occur due to chronic friction or pressure.
Inline speed skating places significant stress on the ankle joint, potentially leading to overuse injuries.