Are you suffering from ankle pain? Do you no longer have the same amount of mobility as before? Many people have problems with their ankles. Some of them get the required treatment and, without significant issues, can go back to normality, but what happens when the standard non-surgical methods fail? Some people will accept a life of suffering from chronic pain and limited mobility. This doesn’t have to be your case. At Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine, our team of orthopaedic specialists provides expert care and understands the complexities of executing an ankle surgery in New Jersey proficiently. For help with your ankle issues, please contact our office to schedule an appointment.
For specialised care, turn to the experts at Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine in New Jersey, serving Middletown, Ridgewood, Westfield, West Orange, Morristown, and surrounding areas such as Belford, Holmdel, Fair Lawn, Midland Park, Clark, Mountainside, Livingston, Millburn, Madison, and Florham Park. Our team focuses on nonsurgical and minimally invasive treatments, helping you find relief from your pain and get back to your daily activities without unnecessary interventions.
For appointments, call us or book online at any of our convenient locations in Middletown, Morristown, Ridgewood, Westfield, and West Orange.
When Do You Need Ankle Surgery?
Every patient is different to some extent; some will have better recovery times, while others will benefit from different treatments for specific reasons. Habits matter, diet matters, and genetic factors matter. Having this in mind is necessary to understand that not every treatment will address your condition.
The ankles are joints that work every day to support our weight. They allow us to stand, walk, run, jump, and do a lot more activities. If standard methods of treatment, less invasive, couldn’t help you address ankle issues, it’s time to get reviewed by a specialist to start to consider surgical options.
Depending on what we’re dealing with, ankle surgery can help you achieve different goals. It can be a second chance for your ankles after other treatments couldn’t live up to your expectations. Depending on what you need, ankle surgery could be to:
- Realign Broken Bones.
- Fuse Painful Joints.
- Remove Excess Tissue.
- Repair a Torn Ligament or Tendon.
- Total Ankle Replacement ( If there’s significant damage and intense pain in the ankle joint).
What are The Ankle Surgery Types?
- Ankle Arthroscopy: This is a minimally invasive technique that uses small incisions and a small camera (The arthroscope) to have a better view of the joint in order to treat problems such as torn ligaments, damaged cartilage or loose bone fragments with greater precision.
- Ankle Fusion (Arthrodesis): is commonly recommended to those who suffer from severe arthritis. In this procedure the surgeon is responsible for removing the damaged cartilage and fuse the healthy one with the bone using metal plates and screws, with time, the bones gradually grow together, creating a strong, solid bone.
- Total Ankle Replacement: In this operation, we replace the damaged joint with a prosthetic of plastic and metal. Ankle replacement procedures help to neutralise pain and give to the patient more stability and natural movement.
- Tendon Repair: In this procedure, the surgeon repairs tears and addresses chronic issues in tendons.
- Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction: This procedure involves tightening the loose ligaments in the ankle. This surgery is particularly effective for people with chronic ankle instability.
Ankle Surgery in New Jersey
That your previous ankle treatments couldn’t work doesn’t mean that you need to live the rest of your life in pain and without movement. We at Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine understand the complexities of ankle surgery applied to every personalised case. Our team will guide you in diagnosis, procedure and recovery so you can get back to your daily life feeling confident and comfortable with yourself.
Schedule a visit for ankle surgery in New Jersey today by calling or booking a visit online at Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine.
