Ankle Arthroscopy
It is a minimally invasive surgery, also known as keyhole surgery, which uses an arthroscope, a camera with thin fiber-optic features capable of magnifying and transmitting ankle images to the video screen.
Through the photos, the orthopedic surgeon can examine and treat the ankle condition.
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Procedure Overview
What Ankle Arthroscopy Is
Ankle Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that Orthopedics surgeons undertake to treat complications in the ankle joint.
Treatment Description
Using a small camera called an arthroscope, our surgeons can visualize the inside of the joint and perform precise interventions through tiny incisions.
What It Includes
Includes minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat ankle joint issues such as ligament injuries, cartilage damage, loose bodies, and impingement syndromes.
Related Procedures
Ankle arthroscopy is recommended for individuals experiencing chronic ankle pain or instability that has not responded to conservative treatments. It is commonly used to diagnose and treat a variety of ankle conditions.
Who Needs this Procedure
Patients with recurrent ankle instability, often resulting from ligament damage, can undergo arthroscopy to repair and stabilize the affected ligaments, improving joint stability and function.
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Disorders Treated
The ankle arthroscopy treatment reduces pain and improves the ankle’s performance. Surgeons use Arthroscopy to diagnose and treat several knee disorders, which include:
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The Benefits
Surgeries, both minor and significant, carry risks such as nerve or blood vessel damages; however, the benefits outweigh the risks. Pre-assessment screening is essential to determine your Vitamin D levels in your blood, check for infections or any other issues, including your weight. The pre-assessments also highlight potential anesthetic issues that may cause pre or post-surgical complications. Pre-assessment screening minimizes the risks that come with surgeries to maximize the benefits. Benefits of the ankle arthroscopy include:
Faster healing
Reduced risk of infections
Little to no scarring
Minimized hospitalization
The procedure offers better results for methods like ankle infusion
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick and helpful answers to common inquiries.
What Is The Recovery Time Of Ankle Arthroscopy?
When there are no complications pre or post surgeries, you could go home immediately after the ankle arthroscopy procedure.
However, you will have a bandage on your ankle for about two weeks, and you could feel a little sore in your ankle after the procedure. Our surgeons recommend using crutches and a unique sandal that fastens and aids recovery time, but we will discuss this with you in more detail during your pre-operation appointments.
At Ceda Orthopedic Group, our orthopedic surgeons will advise you after ankle arthroscopy to get plenty of rest, especially in the first week post-operation. While resting, it is best to keep the leg that has been operated on above your heart’s level the first week after your operation. After the first week, the pain will subside, and you can ease into your physical activity with short walks.
You may even go back to work and perform light duties depending on your type of job, but make sure to follow the guidelines provided by your orthopedic surgeon. If your work is manual and may involve moving heavy objects and material that put pressure on your ankle, it may take a month or so before going back to work. After the ankle arthroscopy wound heals, you can apply a moisturizer to minimize scarring.
The swelling around your ankle is mainly three months after surgery. If you are an athlete or engage in vigorous workouts, you will resume your sporting activities after several months post-operation. You, however, need a go-ahead from your Orthopedic surgeon to evaluate your progress.
From the diagnosis to post-operation, an Orthopedic surgeon will advise you on the operation and how they’ll perform it. The surgeon also monitors your recovery, informing you of the therapy you need until you heal completely.
What Is Involved In An Ankle Arthroscopy?
Arthroscopy is an outpatient procedure that usually takes a day. An arthroscopy procedure involves the orthopedic surgeon examining, treating, or repairing tendons, ligaments, taking away tissues or bones. The bones or tissues, in this case, may be causing pain or arthritis conditions like osteochondral injuries.
Ankle arthroscopy has been used as a tool by foot and ankle surgeons to diagnose joint and other complications.
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