Ankle arthroscopy is not performed in many hospitals, however, the particular requirements and specific injury patterns of military personnel mean that Mr Parker has extensive experience of these procedures.

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Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure where a miniature telescope is inserted into the foot enabling the diagnosis and treatment of common ankle problems such as a torn cartilage, ligament damage or arthritis, without the need to make a large cut in the skin.

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Ankle ligament injuries are common and mostly they heal by themselves, however, sometimes nature needs a helping hand, particularly for more severe injuries where surgery is required to reattach or reconstruct the ligaments.​

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• An MRI scan is required before surgery, which Mr Parker will arrange for you

 

• Surgery is performed as a day case under general anaesthetic

 

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For a simple ankle arthroscopy:

 

• You will be fit to return to work/drive 10-14 days post surgery​

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• You will require 3-4 sessions of physiotherapy post surgery​​​​

 

• You will require a follow-up consultation 3-6 weeks post surgery

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• You will require a second follow-up consultation 3 months post surgery ​​​

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• If you have private medical insurance the procedure code you will need to provide to your insurance company is W8646

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For a more complex ankle arthroscopy (with ligament reconstruction):​​​

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• You will be 3 weeks in plaster followed by 3 weeks in a moon boot

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• You will be fit to return to work/drive 6-8 weeks post surgery

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• You will require 5-6 sessions of physiotherapy post surgery​​​​

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• You will require a follow-consultation at 3 weeks post surgery where you will have your plaster removed and changed to a moon boot

 

• You will require a second follow-up consultation 8 weeks post surgery 

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• If you have private medical insurance the procedure code you will need to provide to your insurance company is W8645

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Please always remember to ask Mr Parker at your consultation reference any specific recovery queries relating to your job or lifestyle.