MINIMALLY INVASIVE Ankle Ligament Surgery in Miami Beach, FL

Ankle Ligament Repair and Reconstruction: What is it?

• You have torn the ankle ligaments and a repair of the ligaments is necessary to tighten up the ankle and prevent further episodes of twisting 
• There are two main ligaments which will be repaired and tightened.
• The operation is called the modified Brostrom procedure and is made with a cut on the ankle and the two ligaments are re-attached and tightened using tiny anchors to which the stitches are attached into the bone (the fibula). Whenever possible this procedure can be performed with a minimally invasive technique.
• Following surgery, you will need to use crutches for about two weeks.
• You will be able to start walking in a removable walking boot by two weeks
• The boot is worn for 4-6 weeks, and then you are able to wear a shoe.
• You can start gentle exercising at 6 weeks after surgery 
• Physical therapy is an important part of your recovery 
• Running, cutting and ball and racket sports are not permitted for 3-4 months after the surgery

Ankle Ligament Surgery - Specific Post-Operative Course

 

Week 0-2

1. Foot wrapped in bulky plaster bandage 
2. Elevate, take pain medication as needed
3. Do not change bandage

 

Week 2-6

1. Dressing changed, sutures removed
2. Boot is applied to the foot and Weight-bearing in the boot as tolerated
3. You can take the boot off for bathing

 

Week 6

1. Can start physical therapy
2. Can use sneaker