Your ankle
Ankle pain can be caused by a variety of factors – some far more common, less serious and more easily treatable than others. Given its crucial role though in our everyday mobility, a painful ankle can quickly prevent us from performing the most mundane of activities, becoming an inconvenience at the very least, if not far more serious.
A wide range of different treatment options exist – some may be carried out at home and others will require specialist attention, and maybe even surgery. It is therefore essential that you fully understand the cause of your discomfort to decide how best the pain needs to be treated.
| Your anatomy The ankle has to be a very strong and stable joint to take the strain of the weight placed upon it, enabling you to stand, walk and run without pain. |
| Understanding ankle pain We expect our ankles to support heavy weight, twist, turn and bend in every direction – however it is not uncommon to push their capability too far. |
| Treatment options A wide range of non-surgical and surgical options are available to treat ankle pain – you should seek medical advice to discuss what's right for you. |
| Before your operation It is important to understand what to expect at your operation and what to do beforehand so that you are prepared when the time comes. |
| Your operation Your operation will consist of the anaesthetic and the surgery itself – this section provides an overview of what you can expect whilst in hospital. |
| Recovery and rehabilitation To manage your own expectations about how quickly you will be ‘back on your feet’, it is important to understand what will happen following surgery. |
| Patient stories Read the inspiring stories of patients who have undergone surgery, how they felt immediately afterwards and what they have gone on to achieve since. |
Important: The information and guidance provided here is general in nature and should not be considered as medical advice in any way. You should always seek detailed advice from a qualified medical practitioner.
