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Ankle Arthroscopy (cont.)

After the Procedure

You will be taken to the recovery room for monitoring while waking up from the anesthesia.

  • Some people may be allowed to bear weight with crutches.

  • Others may be placed in an immobilizer for as long as 6 weeks. The type of repair made during the procedure and the surgeon's preference will determine how your ankle may be immobilized.

    • If extensive surgery or remodeling of the ankle is performed, the surgeon may choose to put your ankle in a cast to prevent you from moving it too early and to promote healing.

    • If you had a simple diagnostic arthroscopy, the surgeon may put a simple splint or air splint on your ankle.

  • In general, the area should be kept clean and dry while the incisions are healing.

  • Pain medicine may be prescribed.

  • The ankle should be elevated and iced to minimize swelling and to help control pain.



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