RELEVANT LINKS:
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