Chronic Ankle Instability

What is Chronic Ankle Instability?

Repeated ankle sprains can lead to chronic ankle instability, where the ankle frequently gives way during walking or sports activities. This condition often develops after untreated ligament injuries.

What is Chronic Ankle Instability?

Treatment Options

  • Physiotherapy to strengthen ankle muscles
  • Balance and stability training
  • Ankle bracing during activities
  • Arthroscopic ligament repair or reconstruction for persistent instability

Frequently Asked Questions

Chronic ankle instability is a condition where the ankle repeatedly gives way during walking or sports, usually caused by incompletely healed ligament injuries from previous sprains.

Mild instability can often be managed with physiotherapy, balance training, and ankle bracing. Surgery is recommended when conservative treatment fails.

Common procedures include arthroscopic ligament repair or ligament reconstruction using a tendon graft to restore ankle stability.

Balance training, calf strengthening exercises, ankle mobility drills, and wearing supportive footwear can all help strengthen the ankles and reduce instability.

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