The Ankle Joint
The ankle joint connects the leg to the foot and is responsible for bearing the entire body's weight during movement. While it enables stable locomotion, sudden twisting or rolling inward can cause severe sprains or tears in the lateral ankle ligaments (such as the ATFL), resulting in pain, swelling, and chronic ankle instability.
Ankle Injuries & Treatment Options
Ankle Sprains
Conservative ManagementSudden rolling of the ankle stretches or tears ligaments. Grade 1 and 2 sprains are treated conservatively using the RICE protocol, compression wraps, temporary bracing, and early physiotherapy.
ATFL Injury
Anterior Talofibular LigamentThe ATFL is the most frequently injured ligament in lateral ankle sprains. Chronic complete tears cause recurrent 'giving way' of the ankle, which can damage the joint cartilage over time.
Arthroscopic Stabilization
Brostrom Repair ProcedureFor patients suffering from chronic ankle instability, we perform a minimally invasive arthroscopic Brostrom-Gould repair. This procedure anatomical tightens the lateral ligaments to restore stability.
Restore Your Ankle Stability
Book a consultation with Dr. Yugal Varandani to examine your chronic ankle pain or instability, and formulate a personalized recovery plan.