At some point in your life, you’ve probably rolled or sprained your ankle. An ankle sprain is far and away the most common type of ankle injury, as roughly 25,000 Americans sprain their ankle every single day. However, not all 25,000 will properly care for their sprained ankle, and that can lead to a couple […]
Five Things To Keep In Mind Following Ankle Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
The goal of the procedure is to tighten the supportive ligaments in the ankle joint that have become damaged or loose for one reason or another. This helps to give athletes more confidence in their ankle and reduce their risk of subsequent sprains. Surgery and recovery typically goes as expected so long as the patient […]
What Are Some Alternatives To Ankle Ligament Surgery?
If you have a significant ankle sprain or have been bothered by loose ankle ligaments, you may be able to get back to full strength with the help of a minimally invasive corrective procedure. Surgery can be a great way to artificially strengthen injured ankle ligaments, but odds are it won’t be your first course […]
The Recovery Timeline For Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
If you have been plagued by chronic ankle sprains or your foot simply hasn’t healed as expected following a severe sprain, your orthopedic specialist may recommend a surgical procedure to address the ligaments. Minimally invasive ankle ligament reconstruction can restrengthen and restabilize these important ligaments and have you back on your feet with confidence in […]
Ankle Pain Forces Drake To Postpone Tour
Drake is postponing upcoming shows in Toronto, Philadelphia and Newark due to a nagging ankle injury. Although Drake didn’t delve into specific details about the the injury, it sounds like he’s been dealing with ankle pain for quite some time, and his doctors believe the best course of action is to take some time off […]