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Whether surgery is the right choice for your ankle injury depends on several factors including the type of injury, severity, your activity level, and how well you respond to non-surgical treatments.Here’s a breakdown to help you evaluate if surgery may be necessary. Surgery May Be Necessary If:
1. Severe Fractures - Bones are misaligned or shattered (e.g., displaced fractures).Ankle joint stability is compromised.
2. Ligament Tears - Complete rupture of ligaments (e.g., chronic ankle instability that hasn’t improved with rehab).Associated injuries to bones or cartilage.
3. Tendon Injuries or Dislocations - Torn tendons (like peroneal tendon tears).Tendons slipping out of place.
4. Ankle Arthritis or Deformity - Advanced osteoarthritis causing pain and stiffness.Bone spurs or joint deformities affecting mobility.
5. Failed Conservative Treatment - Persistent pain, swelling, or weakness after months of rest, physical therapy, or bracing.
If your ankle injury is severe, unstable, or not healing with conservative treatment, surgery may be the right option. However, many ankle injuries heal well without surgery under proper medical guidance.
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