title: Foot and ankle injuries in dancers.
abstract: Dancing is not dangerous; however, dancers must recognize their limitations and learn to do the best they can with what they have to work with. This article discusses some of the more common acute and chronic foot and ankle problems in dancers for the benefit of the treating physician.
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003615:Dancing; D005260:Female; D018409:Foot Injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery