Podiatry

Ankle Fracture and Replacement Surgery

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The upper part of the ankle joint comes from the tibia (shin) and the fibula (outer leg). The ends of these bones are called malleoli. There are two malleoli on the tibia (medial and posterior) and one on the fibula (lateral). Ankle fracture occur when these malleoli are broken. The symptoms of this ankle fractures are pain, swelling, problem in the ankle movement etc. With the help of the X-ray we can decide which type of treatment can be given to the fracture. The main procedure of the surgery includes positioning the broken angle in the right position with the help of the implants. After the surgery the leg is placed in the protective slit of plaster. Different other procedures are also used to treat the ankle fracture. It takes around 6-12 weeks for the healing of the ankle. And it may take longer time for gaining complete movement of the ankle