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You should consider ankle ligament surgery when non-surgical treatments fail to restore stability, reduce pain, or allow you to return to normal activities. Here are specific situations when surgery becomes a viable option.
1. Chronic Ankle Instability - If your ankle frequently gives way or feels unstable after repeated sprains, it may indicate torn or stretched ligaments that haven’t healed properly.
2. Failure of Conservative Treatment - If physical therapy, bracing, medications, or lifestyle modifications haven’t improved your symptoms after 3–6 months, surgery may be needed to repair or reconstruct the ligaments.
3. Severe Ligament Tear - A complete tear or rupture of a major ankle ligament (e.g., anterior talofibular ligament) often won’t heal well without surgical intervention, especially in athletes or active individuals.
4. High Physical Demands - For athletes, dancers, or individuals whose jobs require high physical performance, surgery may be recommended early to ensure full strength, mobility, and prevent re-injury.
5. Accompanying Injuries - Surgery may be advised if imaging shows:Bone chips or cartilage damage (osteochondral lesions)Tendon injuries, Joint alignment problems.
6. Recurrent Sprains Despite Rehab - Repeated ankle sprains even after doing targeted strengthening and balance exercises may signal a structural problem that only surgery can correct.
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