Surgical Procedures For Ankle Pain
Ankle surgery is reserved for patients who do not respond to conservative treatment. These patients probably have a long-standing problem with deformity and structural changes in their ankles. Surgery may also be helpful in case of severe trauma when there is a severe alteration of the foot anatomy.
If you’re receiving this type of surgery, these can be the procedures in your case:
- Ankle arthroscopy: An endoscopic procedure that allows a physician to view the inside of your ankle joint. Arthroscopy can help your physician determine what type of damage is present and if it’s time to perform surgery.
- Ankle fracture repair surgery: This type of surgery involves repairing the damaged bone using screws and metal plates. This surgery is typically performed when the damage is severe, and the bone is very small.
- Ankle replacement: A surgical procedure that replaces the damaged parts of the bones and ligaments in your ankle with artificial materials and other devices.
- Ankle fusion: A procedure done to permanently connect two or more bones in your ankle to relieve pain.
- Ankle reconstruction: A surgical procedure that reconstructs the damaged bones and ligaments in your ankle. This is done to restore ankle function.
References:
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