Ankle Arthroscopy

Specialized Foot and Ankle Care in Carteret, Perth Amboy, and Edison, New Jersey, is a state-of-the-art podiatry practice offering minimally invasive ankle arthroscopy. Foot and ankle specialists Ankur Bahri, DPM, and Sandeep Sandhu, DPM, perform ankle arthroscopy to diagnose and treat conditions like ankle sprains and arthritis. Call the office nearest you today or book an appointment online for expert care from a compassionate team.

Is ankle arthroscopy surgery?

Ankle arthroscopy, or mini ankle arthroscopy, is a minimally invasive surgery using small incisions and tiny surgical tools.

During the procedure, the foot and ankle specialists insert an arthroscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, through a tiny incision to view your ankle from the inside. If they find a problem, they insert surgical tools through additional tiny incisions to repair the damage.

Ankle arthroscopy finds and fixes the source of ankle pain, improving the joint’s function.

When would I need ankle arthroscopy?

The Specialized Foot and Ankle Care team may recommend ankle arthroscopy if you have ongoing ankle pain that doesn’t improve with conservative care.

The foot and ankle specialists only perform surgery after exhausting all possible medical treatments like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and physical therapy.

They perform ankle arthroscopy to diagnose and treat several ankle problems, including:

• Ankle sprains
• Ligament tears
• Achilles tendinitis
• Achilles tendon tear
• Ankle arthritis
• Ankle impingement (swollen tissue that restricts the joint’s movement)
• Loose pieces of bone or cartilage
• Ankle fracture

Your podiatrist at Specialized Foot and Ankle Care discusses the procedure with you and how it could help ease your ankle pain.

What happens during ankle arthroscopy?

The team at Specialized Foot and Ankle Care personalizes your ankle arthroscopy. They review the details at your pre-surgery appointment.

They give you a general anesthetic so that you don’t feel any pain and you sleep during the procedure. They then make the small incision for the arthroscope, inspect the ankle joint, and make all necessary repairs.

Your surgeon removes the instruments, closes the incisions, and sends you to the recovery room for monitoring. You might go home the same day or remain at the hospital for observation.

How long does recovering from ankle arthroscopy take?

Recovery from ankle arthroscopy varies and depends on your diagnosis and the extent of the repairs. The experts at Specialized Foot and Ankle Care provide a personalized recovery plan that can include:

• Rest and elevation of the leg
• Pain medication
• Physical therapy

Your surgeon will recommend that you stay off the treated ankle for a set period so that it can heal.

At Specialized Foot & Ankle Care, Dr. Sandhu or Dr. Bahari treat patients for bunions, diabetic foot care, athlete foot, sports injuries, heel pain, and more. We are a foot and ankle specialist practice located in New Jersey. Call us to book your appointment today.