Lace bite
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Lace bite is an irritation of the tibialis anterior and toe extensor tendons.[1] The medical term for the condition is “tibialis anterior tendinopathy.”[2] This irritation, felt on the front of the foot or ankle, is often experienced by ice hockey players and figure skaters. It is caused by friction between the tendon and tongue of the ice skate.[1]
Common symptoms of lace bite include:[3]
- Pain, tenderness, and swelling where the front of the ankle meets the foot
- Discomfort with ankle motion, especially when pulling the foot up or turning it inward
- A cracking sound when the front of the foot or ankle is moved or touched
Treatment options include adjusting tongue positioning, additional padding, alternative lacing, and placing an orthoplast between the leather of the boot and its padding.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Porter, Emily B.; Young, Craig C.; Niedfeldt, Mark W.; Gottschlich, Laura M. (September 2007). "Sport-specific injuries and medical problems of figure skaters". WMJ: official publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin. 106 (6): 330–334. ISSN 1098-1861. PMID 17970015.
- ^ Levitsky, Matthew M.; Vosseller, James Turner; Popkin, Charles A. (9 Mar 2020). "Lace bite: A review of tibialis anterior tendinopathy in ice hockey players". Translational Sports Medicine. 3 (4): 296–299. doi:10.1002/tsm2.152. ISSN 2573-8488.
- ^ "Sports Medicine: Anterior Tibialis Tendonitis". www.nationwidechildrens.org. Retrieved 2022-10-17.