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Ankle arthroscopy

Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows the orthopaedic surgeon to diagnose, treat, or repair problems within the ankle joint.

What Is ankle arthroscopy?

An arthroscope, a small thin telescope, is inserted into the ankle joint through tiny incisions (about 1 cm long). This procedure is often referred to as “keyhole surgery.”

The arthroscope contains a light system and lenses, which transmit images of the ankle to a video screen.

Specialist foot and ankle surgeons use these images to guide other specialised instruments introduced through additional small incisions.

Diagnostic arthroscopy: Used to investigate the cause of ankle symptoms by visualising inside the joint.

Therapeutic arthroscopy: Involves additional procedures performed alongside visualising inside the joint.

Fluid or tissue debris removal: Clearing out unwanted material.

Fragment removal or reattachment: Addressing loose bone fragments.

Scar tissue management: Breaking down or removing scar tissue.

Joint surface repair: Drilling or grafting defects in the joint surface.

Major procedures: For instance, fusing a worn-out ankle joint.

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  • Can I pay privately? Yes

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