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Learn about the treatment, recovery and long-term impact of ankle ligament reconstruction surgery for lateral ankle instability and sprains. Find out how the procedure is performed and why you may need it from our foot and ankle consultants.
Learn about a surgery to tighten and firm up the ligaments on the outside of your ankle if they are loose or stretched. Find out why you might need it, how to prepare, what to expect, and what are the risks and benefits.
Lateral ankle ligament reconstruction is a surgical procedure to repair your lateral ankle ligaments — the ligaments that stabilize your ankle from the sides. The most common way is to tighten the ligaments with stitches (Brostrom procedure).
The Recovery Timeline For Ankle Ligament Reconstruction. If you have been plagued by chronic ankle sprains or your foot simply hasn’t healed as expected following a severe sprain, your orthopedic specialist may recommend a surgical procedure to address the ligaments.
Ankle ligament reconstruction (ALR) typically is an outpatient surgery, meaning you can go home the same day as the procedure. It is most often done under general or regional anesthesia. Other surgeries may be performed at the same time, most often arthroscopic surgery of the ankle joint.
Lateral ankle ligament reconstruction, also known as the Brostrom procedure, is a surgical procedure performed to repair or reconstruct the damaged lateral ankle ligaments, typically due to chronic ankle instability or repeated ankle sprains.
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for foot and ankle ligament sprains and tears. Find out how Penn orthopaedic surgeons use advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques to repair damaged ligaments.
