S/P Ankle Arthroscopy

Definition:
A surgical procedure that uses a fiber optic viewing camera and small surgical tools to operate in and around the ankle joint through small incisions. Ankle arthroscopy is performed for the surgical evaluation and treatment of a variety of ankle conditions. Arthroscopic surgery can have a quicker recovery time than traditional open surgery.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the ankle
  • Loss of ROM in the ankle
  • Stiffness in the ankle
Causes
  • Wear and tear
  • Post-traumatic arthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Bone spurs
Treatment
  • Massage to reduce swelling
  • Passive ROM and active ROM
  • Stretching
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Ankle stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Gait program
S/P Ankle Arthroscopy Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Weight Bearing Restrictions
  • DVT Clot Instructions
  • Crutch Walking
  • 100s
  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Quad Sets
  • Clams
  • Prone Glute Max Knees Bent
  • Big Toe Curls
  • Standing Hip Extension
  • Standing Hip Abduction

S/P Ankle Arthroscopy Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Towel Curls
  • Slant Board Straight Knee
  • Slant Board Bent Knee
  • Talar Rocks
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Step Overs
  • Single Leg Balance Mase
  • Heel Raises
  • Nose To Wall
  • Eccentric Heel Raises
  • Gait II

S/P Ankle Arthroscopy Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Offs
  • German Dance
  • Heel Raises
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • T Band Walks In Mase
  • Tennis Ball Push
  • Jump Rope Routine
  • Toe Hops