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2. Broström procedure - Wikipedia

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   It is designed to address ankle instability. More importantly, it is primarily used to repair the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) in the ankle. It is thought that the majority of patients regain most function in their ankles. The recovery time for the procedure varies according to the patient but usually takes a minimum of 3–6 months. [1]

3. Ankle replacement - Wikipedia

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   Ankle replacement, or ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged articular surfaces of the human ankle joint with prosthetic components. This procedure is becoming the treatment of choice for patients requiring arthroplasty, replacing the conventional use of arthrodesis, i.e. fusion of the bones. The restoration of range ...

4. Rotationplasty - Wikipedia

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   A portion of the leg removed; the ankle joint is then turned 180 degrees and is reattached to the thigh. They are held together by plates and screws until they have healed naturally. The surgery can take anywhere from 6 to 10 hours, with a day or two in intensive care. [7] The leg is kept in a cast for 6 to 12 weeks.

5. Foot and ankle surgery - Wikipedia

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   Foot and ankle surgery is a sub-specialty of orthopedics and podiatry that deals with the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of disorders of the foot and ankle. Orthopaedic surgeons are medically qualified, having been through four years of college, followed by 4 years of medical school or osteopathic medical school to obtain an M.D. or D.O. followed by specialist training as a resident in ...

6. Ankle fusion - Wikipedia

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   The surgery involves the use of screws, plates, medical nails, and other hardware to achieve bone union. [1] Ankle fusion is considered to be the gold standard for treatment of end-stage ankle arthritis. [1] It trades joint mobility for relief from pain. Ankle fusion has also been used to resolve foot drop in certain circumstances.

7. Achilles tendon rupture - Wikipedia

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   There are at least four different types of surgeries; open surgery, percutaneous surgery, ultrasound-guided surgery, and WALANT surgery. [21] During an open surgery, an incision is made in the back of the leg and the Achilles tendon is stitched together. In complete ruptures, the tendon of another muscle is used and wrapped around the Achilles ...

8. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - Wikipedia

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   Common problems during recovery include strengthening of the quadriceps, IT-band, and calf muscles. [citation needed] The main surgical wound is over the upper proximal tibia, which prevents the typical pain experienced when kneeling after surgery. The wound is typically smaller than that of a patellar ligament graft, and so causes less post ...