Ankle Treatment

• Ankle arthroscopy
• Lateral and medial instability injuries

Ankle pain is a relatively common problem in society due to increased activity and longevity. More and more people are becoming healthier and more energetic by exercising by walking, running, jogging, joining health clubs, aerobics, cycling, skateboarding and participating in organized sports. Injuries to the foot and ankle can occur during activity and, if left untreated, can progress to serious soft tissue damage or lead to serious degenerative joint disease (arthritis).

Treatment of ankle injury or pain varies depending on the specific pathology that the patient presents to our doctors at the Foot and Ankle Center of Southern California.

Early conservative treatment may consist of taping and taping, application of a soft or hard cast below the knee, medication through oral or injection therapy, aggressive physical therapy, or wearing a special custom-made shoe or boot. When conservative therapy does not provide satisfactory relief, surgery may be necessary to improve your daily activities. Ankle arthroscopy is one of the least invasive techniques when performing ankle surgery.

Ankle arthroscopy is a valuable aid in the diagnosis and treatment of ankle joint problems. The procedure involves placing a small camera called an arthroscope in the ankle joint that allows the surgeon to view the anatomy of the ankle on a television screen. Additionally, a second instrument can be inserted at a second site to treat the patient's problem by cleaning, irrigating, or removing any abnormal pathology within the joint.