It is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Malcolm is devotee of Saint Columba. The name of the prince of Scotland who became king after Macbeth murdered his father. Shakespeare's play was based on the true story. The name appeals to black families because of Malcom X. Publisher Malcolm Forbes.
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.
Arthritis in your ankle is usually post-traumatic arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis in the ankle is very rare. Post-traumatic arthritis may not cause pain until years after the initial injury. Ankle pain is not necessarily caused by arthritis. Other causes include tendonitis, infections, fractures, gout, and neuropathic pain. Whether ankle pain is caused by arthritis or something else, it can send you to the doctor looking for answers. If you visit your doctor for ankle pain, theyâll examine the ankle joint. This is where the tibia (shinbone) rests on the talus (top foot bone).