The Ankle
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Ankle Ligament Injuries
Ankle Ligament (Brostrom) Repair Rehabilitation
Achilles Tendon
Ankle Ligament Injuries
• Ankle ligament tears are common
• Heal quickly if stabilized and rehabilitated
• Can lead to chronically unstable ankles
• Chronic instability avoidable if specific treatments started immediately after injury
Ankle Arthritis
• Almost always due to previous trauma (except OCD lesions)
• Often associated with pain and loss of motion
• Can be treated arthroscopically by removal of bone spurs and treatment of articular
cartilage with stimulation or paste graft techniques
• Benefits from early physical therapy and range of motion exercises
• May benefit from lubrication and growth factor stimulation treatments
Ankle Cartilage Paste Grafting
• Paste grafting to the ankle joint for cartilage regeneration is most common in OCD or
isolated traumatic lesions
• A careful rehabilitation program is required
Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation
• Early range of motion, muscle strengthening and stabilization exercises lead to rapid
healing
• Ankle braces after injury are very helpful
• Swelling reduction with ice, elevation and compression is required for tissue healing
Ankle Ligament (Brostrom) Repair Rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation Protocol for The Stone Clinic Modified Brostrom Repair of Chronic
Ankle Instability
Achilles Tendon
• Achilles Tendon Rupture
• Percutaneous Repair
• Open Repair
• Rehabilitation
