Ankle entrapment (impingement)
Symptoms
You have pain that occurs mainly during end movements of the ankle. Movement may be limited because tissues are pinched.
Diagnosis
The final diagnosis is made by asking specific questions about the symptoms and an examination of the ankle. An X-ray is also taken.
If this does not provide enough information, an additional NMR scan (MRI) or CT scan may be performed.
Treatment
During keyhole surgery, tissue (soft tissue or bone) can be removed, relieving the entrapment.
For certain conditions of the ankle, the orthopaedic surgeon may recommend this keyhole surgery (arthroscopy) if other treatments are not effective enough. During the arthroscopy, the surgeon not only looks inside the joint, but can also treat any abnormality immediately.
Departments
For more information, please contact the orthopaedics department.