Ankle Arthroscopy?

Question

I was told that I need ankle arthroscopy to get my ankle flushed out. I was wondering about how long my recovery time would be, how long the surgery would take, and if so, about how long it would take for me to go back to work. I am also wondering what the surgery is called when you get your ankle "flushed out". Thank you all very much!

Answer 1

Risks
Ankle arthroscopy is safe a relatively safe procedure with low complication rates.

As with any procedure involving the introduction of instruments to a normally sterile area, infection is a risk.
Bleeding from cut blood vessels may also occur.
Some people may have local nerve damage from the procedure making the overlying skin numb.
There are risks in using anesthesia, depending on the type that is chosen. Some people may be allowed to bear weight with crutches.


Others may be placed in an immobilizer for as long as 6 weeks. The type of repair made during the procedure and the surgeon's preference will determine how your ankle may be immobilized.


If extensive surgery or remodeling of the ankle is performed, the surgeon may choose to put your ankle in a cast to prevent you from moving it too early and to promote healing.


If you had a simple diagnostic arthroscopy, the surgeon may put a simple splint or air splint on your ankle.


In general, the area should be kept clean and dry while the incisions are healing.


Pain medicine may be prescribed.


The ankle should be elevated and iced to minimize swelling

Answer 2

What I believe you are having done is called a debridement. Its where the surgeon goes in an cleans up scar tissue or loose bodies in your ankle. The surgery is not all that invasive, and the recovery should not take more than a couple weeks. You should be able to walk on the leg pretty quickly, if not right after surgery. Depending on your line of work, you could be back at work the next day.

Answer 3

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Heal your ankle fully & fast?