Details of Ankle Arthroscopy

Ankle arthroscopy is also known as keyhole surgery or minimally invasive ankle surgery. Ankle arthroscopy involves using very small incisions to gain access with a camera into the ankle joint to treat the problem.

• Ankle arthritis
• Unstable ankle
• Ankle pain following fracture
• Lateral ligament reconstruction
• Loose bodies within the ankle
• Diseases of the soft tissue

• Physical examination.
• Blood tests.
• Imaging tests such as MRI, Ct scan

During the surgery an arthroscope is inserted into the ankle through two or three small puncture wounds. This allows the surgeon to see and operate inside the joint. Soft tissue, bone and cartilage injury can then be assessed and treated.

• Blood clots
• Infection
• Bleeding
• Nerve damage
• Numbness
• Injury