Ankle Surgery

Ankle  Arthroscopy is an operation that a micro camera called arthroscope is used to  examine or repair the tissues inside or around your ankle joint. This  operation can diagnose and treat ankle injuries with a minimal invasive  surgical procedures especially restoring ankle cartilage damage, removing  bone spurs in the ankle joint or loose debris or special treatment of  Posterior Ankle. It can be used to diagnose and treat variety disorder of  ankle joint, these are such as Ankle Arthritis, Arthrofibrosis, Infections of  Ankle, Synovitis, Ankle fractures, Ankle Instability, Osteochondral Defect  (OCD) Loose Bodies (tissue can become free floating in the joint and form)  Anterior Ankle Impingement, Posterior Ankle Impingement, Unexplained Ankle  Symptoms, and any kind of Infections.

Before  treatment, your doctor needs your medical history report and the physical  examination’s results, X Ray’s, bone scanning examinations, such as MRI or  CT. Additional tests may be necessary such as blood and urine samples,  EKG…You should stop taking medication and supplements. You have to stop  consuming alcohol and smoking. You should refrain from eating and drinking  the same day of operation. Your surgeon will make a tiny incision and insert  a micro camera into your ankle during the operation.

Reduce  Pain, Comfortable and Safe Process, Fast Recovery, Decreased Pain, Lower Risk  of Complications, Smaller Incisions, Less Tissue Damage, Less Visible Scars,  Discharged from Hospital within 12 hours, Lower Risk of Infection, Excellent  Result, Shorter Process Period.

Leave  the hospital on the day of the operation,
   -Do not expose the operated area to water,
   -Apply cold compress if any swelling or pain,
   -Try to keep your leg elevated, put ice on it.
   -Some medication may be necessary at least a few days.

   Your doctor may prescribe physical therapy after the operation to speed  your return to daily activities and routines. Physiotherapist would also be  beneficial after the surgery. Your doctor will develop a rehabilitation program  based on the surgical operations you required. The exercises are necessary to  help to restore and strengthen your muscles. The Exercise is vital issue that  you make a strong effort during the rehabilitation session in order for your  operation to succeed. You may be able to back your routine several days after  operation.