Ankle Surgery Procedure Why Perform?

HOUSTON - Oct. 11, 2019 - PRLog -- Per Dr.Bernard Danna  DPM at Houston Family Foot and AnkleAnkle surgery are usually done for one of five reasons. (However, this is by no means the only reasons or an exhaustive list.) Here are the most common reasons people undergo ankle surgery:

• 1. Ankle cartilage damage. People who have ankle cartilage damage are candidates for ankle surgery.
• 2. Removing a bone spur. This is a painful condition and one that can generally be treated by ankle surgery.
• 3. Removing debris. There are instances where individuals have debris and it must be surgically removed.
• 4. Scar tissue removal. Scar tissue can be removed through surgery. But, this isn't always a viable option.
• 5. Posterior ankle pain. For people who have pain in their ankle, surgery might be an answer. Be sure to consult your physician in order to make the right decision.

Of course, there are other reasons for undergoing ankle surgery. For instance, it might be necessary in the case of a fracture or a break. And, there are other reasons for ankle surgery.

Ankle Surgery Preparation

Before you undergo ankle surgery, you'll have to prepare. In general, you'll probably be asked to refrain from eating or drinking on the day of the procedure. You might also need to take a blood-thinning agent like aspirin. Of course, it's necessary to tell your surgeon about any medications you're taking. And, you should also arrange for transportation, particularly if it is an outpatient procedure.

Now, we'll briefly go over the ankle surgical procedure. This begins with an application of anesthesia. Usually, an intravenous line will be inserted. Then, the ankle, foot, and leg will be sterilized.

The procedure may or may not require breathing assistance, depending on the circumstances. The ankle is numbed, either locally or regionally. Thereafter, small incisions are made. The surgeon will then perform the actual procedure. When finished, the incisions are stitched and bandaged.

Dr. Bernard Danna has been a teaching physician for Houston area residency programs for more than 35 years and Dr. Teri Baker, DPM now serves as a teaching physician for the St. Joseph Medical Center residency program.

Together they provide the very best treatments for Houston Podiatry at http://houstonfamilyfootandankle.com