“Cankles” is a slang term combining the words calves and ankles. Many people consider it a derogatory term. It describes a lack of definition between the calf and the ankle, which gives the appearance ...

Cankles are technically defined as the appearance of thick ankles or calves. Some might say that the ankles tend to blend with the calves, thus the origin of the creative term “cankles”. Let’s explore ...

Dr. Georgeanne Botek, DPM, is a podiatrist who has been part of the Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1997. She specializes in foot surgery and the treatment of skin, nail, ...