🦶 Chronic Ankle Instability: Why Ignoring That “Simple Sprain” Could Be Risky

Surgical Repair of Torn ATFL and CFL Ligaments | Foot & Ankle Specialist - Dr. Navroze

Kapil

Do your ankles twist easily while walking or playing sports?

Do you constantly fear another painful ankle sprain?

You might be suffering from chronic lateral ankle instability, a condition that doesn’t just affect athletes — it affects anyone with repeated ligament injuries around the ankle joint.

🧠 Why Rehabilitation Alone May Not Be Enough

Many patients try physiotherapy and braces, but when the ligaments are fully torn, surgical repair is the gold standard. Ignoring the issue can worsen your biomechanics, damage cartilage, and eventually require more extensive procedures like osteotomies or fusions.

🛠 Surgical Repair: A Modern, Precise Solution

In this case, we performed a suture-anchor-based anatomical repair of both ATFL and CFL ligaments using a minimally invasive approach.

🔍 Highlights of the Procedure:

• Pre-operative diagnosis confirmed complete ligament tears (via clinical tests + MRI)

• Anatomical ligament footprints were clearly identified and preserved

• High-strength suture anchors were used to restore native tension and alignment

• Careful dissection ensured protection of peroneal tendons and neurovascular structures

📸 Intraoperative images show the exposed ATFL and CFL zones, anchor placement, and sterile instrumentation setup.

✅ Recovery & Results

Post-surgery, the patient begins:

• 3-6 weeks of protected weight-bearing

• A structured ankle strengthening program

• Gradual return to sports and physical activities in 3-4 months

This restores confidence, prevents re-injury, and protects the ankle from long-term degeneration.

👨‍⚕ Why Choose Dr. Navroze Kapil for Ankle Ligament Surgery?

• 🦶 Foot & Ankle Fellowship-Trained Surgeon

• 🏥 Experienced in treating ligament tears, fractures, sports injuries, and arthroscopy

• 📍Practicing across Chandigarh and Mohali

• 💯 High patient satisfaction with return to normal function

📞 Take the First Step Toward Stability

If you’re tired of repeated ankle injuries, don’t wait for it to get worse.

Get expert evaluation and personalized treatment today.

📍Dr. Navroze Kapil – Orthopedic Surgeon

Specialist in Foot & Ankle | Arthroscopy | Sports Injury

📱 Call/WhatsApp: ‪+91-8054933723‬

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