sore ankles causes
Other causes of chronic ankle pain include: 1  An injury to the nerves that pass through the ankle. The nerves may be stretched, torn, injured by a direct blow or pinched under pressure (entrapment). 2  A torn or inflamed tendon. 3  Arthritis of the ankle joint.  A fracture in one of the bones that make up the ankle joint.
Common causes of ankle swelling include: 1  Traumatic Injury. A traumatic injury, such as an ankle sprain or a broken ankle, is the most common cause of ankle swelling. 2  Gout. Gout is due to the accumulation of uric acid crystals within the fluid of your ankle. 3  Ankle Arthritis.