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Ligament reconstruction surgery in the foot and ankle is a type of surgical procedure that involves repairing or reconstructing damaged ligaments in the foot and ankle joint. Ligament injuries in the foot and ankle are common and can result from sports injuries, trauma, or degenerative conditions.
Some common conditions that Dr Singh may treat with ligament reconstruction surgery in the foot and ankle include:
Ankle instability: Ankle instability occurs when the ligaments that support the ankle joint are stretched or torn, leading to recurrent ankle sprains.
Chronic ankle pain: Chronic ankle pain may be caused by ligament injuries, osteochondral defects, or other conditions that affect the stability and function of the ankle joint.
Lisfranc injury: A Lisfranc injury is a type of foot injury that occurs when the ligaments that connect the bones of the midfoot are damaged or torn.
Achilles tendonitis: Achilles tendonitis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.
Plantar fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot.
During ligament reconstruction surgery in the foot and ankle, the damaged ligaments are typically replaced with a graft, which may be taken from the patient’s own body (autograft) or from a donor (allograft). The graft is surgically attached to the bone on each side of the joint using screws, anchors, or other fixation devices. Rehabilitation after surgery typically involves a period of immobilisation followed by physiotherapy to restore strength, range of motion, and function to the foot and ankle joint.
Ligament reconstruction surgery can be highly effective in treating certain conditions of the ankle joint however patients should discuss their condition with Dr Singh to determine if this type of surgery is appropriate for them.
