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Ankle Treatment
The ankle is a joint that connects the foot to the lower leg. It is composed of three bones: the tibia and fibula from the lower leg and the talus from the foot. These three bones come together to form a hinge joint that allows for up-and-down movement of the foot.
An orthopaedic surgeon can help diagnose the cause of your ankle pain and develop a treatment plan to alleviate your symptoms. They can also provide surgical options if necessary. It’s always best to consult with a medical professional if you’re experiencing persistent ankle pain or other symptoms that are affecting your daily life.
An orthopaedic surgeon can help diagnose the cause of your ankle pain and develop a treatment plan to alleviate your symptoms. They can also provide surgical options if necessary. It’s always best to consult with a medical professional if you’re experiencing persistent ankle pain or other symptoms that are affecting your daily life.
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When to consult an orthopaedic surgeon?
You should consider seeing an orthopaedic surgeon for your ankle if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Persistent pain:If you have persistent ankle pain that does not improve with rest, icing, or over-the-counter pain medication, it may be time to see an orthopedic surgeon.
- Limited mobility: If you have limited mobility in your ankle, such as difficulty walking or performing daily activities, it’s a good idea to see an orthopedic surgeon.
- Swelling or redness:If you have swelling, redness, or warmth around your ankle, it may be a sign of a more serious condition, and you should see an orthopedic surgeon.
- Instability or weakness:If you feel like your ankle is unstable or weak, it could be a sign of a ligament tear or other injury, and you should consult an orthopedic surgeon.
- Previous injury: If you have previously injured your ankle and are still experiencing pain or limited mobility, it’s a good idea to see an orthopedic surgeon to evaluate the injury and discuss treatment options.
When is surgery required?
It’s important to note that surgery is usually considered a last resort and is only recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed. Our orthopaedic surgeon will evaluate your condition and discuss the best treatment options with you, including the risks and benefits of surgery.
Surgery for the ankle is usually reserved for cases where conservative treatments have failed to alleviate symptoms or when the injury or condition is severe. Here are some common ankle conditions that may require surgery:
Surgery for the ankle is usually reserved for cases where conservative treatments have failed to alleviate symptoms or when the injury or condition is severe. Here are some common ankle conditions that may require surgery:
- Ankle fractures: Severe ankle fractures that cannot be treated with immobilization or casting may require surgery.
Surgery may also be necessary if the bones are out of place or if the fracture affects the joint. - Ligament tears: Severe tears or ruptures of the ankle ligaments may require surgery to repair or reconstruct the damaged tissue.
- Arthritis: Severe cases of ankle arthritis that cause pain and limited range of motion may require joint replacement surgery.
- Tendon injuries: Severe injuries to the ankle tendons may require surgery to repair or reconstruct the damaged tissue.
- Ankle instability: Chronic ankle instability that is not responding to non-surgical treatments may require surgery to stabilize the joint.