Ankle Fracture Surgery

Have you had a serious ankle injury that resulted in a fracture? "Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona" is always ready for Ankle Fracture Surgery

You may require surgery.

Ankle fracture surgery is a straight forward procedure designed to repair your ankle following serious injury. Specifically, the procedure is used to correct a fracture of the Fibula or Tibia. Healing of the ankle is made possible by stable internal fixation placed onto the broken bone. The fixation plate will keep the fractured portion of bone aligned to properly heal in a process that only takes a few months.

Immediately following your ankle fracture surgery, our doctor will advise you to avoid placing any weight on the injured foot until the fracture is stable for bearing weight. You may wear a cast or a boot. In more some cases additional physical therapy may be required before normal use of the ankle is restored.

Do you have a serious ankle injury that resulted in a fracture?

Ankle fracture surgery is a straightforward procedure designed to repair your ankle following serious injury. Specifically, the procedure is used to correct a fracture of the Fibula or Tibia. Healing of the ankle is made possible by stable internal fixation placed onto the broken bone. The fixation plate will keep the fractured portion of bone aligned to properly heal in a process that takes a few months.

Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona knows how detrimental a sprained ankle can be to your daily life. Our committed group of experienced Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeons are keen on delivering a personalized experience to you by tailoring our approach to your unique needs. We are proud of our great performance in surgical outcomes which ensures that you get back to your active self as soon as possible but safely so.

The Anatomy of an Ankle Fracture

The ankle joint is a complex structure composed of three bones: the Tibia, Fibula, and Talus. Injuries to this complex joint can occur for a variety of reasons, such as a sudden impact, a twisting motion or even a simple misstep.

Our Foot & Ankle specialists at the Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona are excellen at comprehensively evaluating ankle fractures. We have the ability to perform standard radiographs in the office. If needed advanced imaging methods like MRI's and CT scans, are ordered to accurately diagnose as well as quantify the injury and hence come up with a treatment plan tailored to individual needs.

The Surgical Approach to Ankle Fracture Repair

When an ankle fracture requires surgical intervention, our team of experienced Foot & Ankle Surgeons employ the most advanced techniques to restore the stability and function of your ankle joint.

Ankle fracture surgery is performed primarily to re-orientate the broken bones and to hold them properly in place thus, enabling correct healing and return of the normal ankle mechanics. The most common method of achieving this is by use of different types of internal fixation devices like screws, wires, pins or plates that can be delicately positioned to maintain alignment with the fractured bone pieces.

However, some surgical approaches may also necessitate the utilization of bone grafts or other specialized procedures for more efficient maturity and long-lasting stability of the repaired ankle.

The team concentrates on utilizing minimally invasive methods during surgery because they have an aim of minimizing tissue damage and facilitating faster healing process. It is important for us to protect the fragile parts comprising ankle joint; hence our doctors take utmost caution while operating so as not to destroy ligaments enveloping it, tendons and blood vessels bordering it.

Comprehensive Care and Rehabilitation

At Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona, we believe there is more to recovery than just surgery. Our complete care package for ankle fractures features not only the surgical interventions but also individualized post-operative therapy plans aimed at helping you regain your muscular power, range of motion, and physical independence.

Immediately following your ankle fracture surgery, our team will work closely with you to develop a tailored rehabilitation plan. This may include the use of immobilization devices, such as casts or boots, to protect the healing ankle during the initial stages of recovery.

As you progress via the rehabilitation program, physical therapists we work closely with will direct your course of action through a range of exercises as well as activities that are aimed at restoring the range of motion, improving strength and enhancing balance and proprioception. The incremental approach is very important in guaranteeing a successful long-term prognosis with full return of ankle function.

Our team will be there for you throughout your healing journey, observing your improvement closely and adjusting the rehab plan where required. We know that every patient’s path is different and we are dedicated to offering the customized care and encouragement necessary to help you reach your objectives.

Exceptional Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction

Our commendable record of success in surgery speaks for us and a high degree of satisfaction from patients too. Our Foot & Ankle Surgeons, nurses and other supportive staff do all that they can to make sure that our patients are attended to as required.

Our modern facilities blended with our fidelity to practiced procedures that are based on facts together with latest styles of surgical practices makes it possible for us to achieve excellent results for our clients. Our personnel is dedicated to assisting you realize your dreams whether you are a sportsperson seeking to go back into games or an individual who wants his/her life back after being operated on.

When ankle injury occurs, we urge you not hesitate but rather contact experienced specialists at the Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona. Make an appointment now and consult with our team on how specialized ankle fracture surgery will offer mobility and good life again.