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What Does Indentation On Foot Behind Ankle Indicate?

I have a significant indentation on the interior left foot just behind my ankle. I just noticed this but it must have been like that for awhile as I can see that there is a smaller indentation starting on the interior right foot in the same location as the left. It is not at all painful. I am 62 years old and am very active. Play racquet sports 3 times per week. There is no redness and my ankle looks the same as always and is not sore. I am 5ft 5 and weigh 160 pounds. Any thoughts?
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

It is actually common for athletics to have such skin fibrosis due to wearing shoes or sketchers tight or that makes friction on this particular areas. From your history it is not painful so I think some skin care by topical ointments for fibrosed skin and glycerin containing creams are helpful. If they increases in size or became painful you may ask your dermatologist for proper evaluation. Please consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan

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What Does Indentation On Foot Behind Ankle Indicate?

Hi, It is actually common for athletics to have such skin fibrosis due to wearing shoes or sketchers tight or that makes friction on this particular areas. From your history it is not painful so I think some skin care by topical ointments for fibrosed skin and glycerin containing creams are helpful. If they increases in size or became painful you may ask your dermatologist for proper evaluation. Please consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan