Small joint keyhole surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
An ankle that keeps twisting is not just clumsiness. Repeated sprains stretch the lateral ligaments, and the resulting instability grinds away cartilage year after year. Arthroscopy lets us see and treat the joint through two 5 mm portals.
- Treatment for repeated ankle sprains
- Removal of bony and soft tissue impingement
- Cartilage lesion (osteochondral defect) treatment
- Ligament reconstruction for chronic instability
Common problems treated
- Chronic lateral ankle instability after repeated sprains
- Anterior impingement - front-of-ankle pain on squatting or climbing
- Osteochondral lesions of the talus causing deep ankle pain
- Loose bodies, synovitis and post-traumatic scarring
- Stiffness following a healed ankle fracture
The procedure
Under regional anaesthesia the joint is inspected with a 2.7 mm camera. Impinging bone is shaved, inflamed synovium is cleared and cartilage lesions are micro-fractured or grafted.
Where the ligaments are incompetent, a Brostrom repair or reconstruction restores stability in the same sitting.
Getting back on your feet
Simple debridement allows walking in a boot within days. Ligament reconstruction requires four to six weeks of protection, with sport at four to five months after proprioception training.
Athletes and active patients from across Gujarat - including Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot - are seen for chronic ankle instability that has been mismanaged elsewhere as a simple sprain.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my ankle keep giving way?
Usually stretched lateral ligaments combined with poor balance control after an earlier sprain that was never rehabilitated properly.
Do all ankle sprains need surgery?
No - the vast majority heal with bracing and balance training. Surgery is for instability or pain persisting beyond three to six months of good rehab.
Is ankle arthroscopy painful?
Post-operative pain is usually mild because the incisions are tiny and no muscle is cut. Most patients need simple painkillers for a few days.