The Ankle surgery

Ankle surgery to deal with repeated sprain injury

A sprain is the partial or total tearing of a ligament. Ligaments are solid structures which interconnect the bones and provide joint stability. In most cases, an ankle sprain is lateral, i.e. it affects the ligament on the external side of the foot. Repeated ankle sprain hinders the natural healing process of the ligament and the ankle becomes unstable.

The surgery required in this case is ankle ligament reconstruction. It consists in repairing the ligament and restores complete stability to the ankle, thereby avoiding degeneration of the cartilage and the joint.

Ankle surgery to repair the Achilles tendon

The Achilles tendon is the thickest in the body. It begins under the calf muscles which it connects to the heel bone. It contracts when you are walking, running and jumping. With time or overuse, its fibers can weaken, sometimes resulting in sudden rupture.

The ankle can be immobilized with a plaster but recurrence of rupture is highly likely. If the patient regularly plays sport, or is simply quite active, ankle surgery is recommended as it will ensure more rapid recovery and reduce the likelihood of recurrence.