Ankle Impingement and Limited ROM

[physiobob]

Working regularly with bakket dancers I can say that the surgery will be useful if it is an impingement. However as others have mentioned mibilisation of the talocrural joint through range or motion i.e. into dorsiflexion and not just at one fixed range should assist. Also it is a good idea to consider rear/midfoot support via an orthotic. even if that it to reduce the irritation. The advice in this tread has been rather good actually and the only bummer is the surgeon's comments. Try to see an ankle/ foot specialist who works with athletes for a functional opinion. A bone spur that formed from a trauma, rather than a chronic over tensioning of a tendon, should not reform as it was suggested.

[ash422]

An update.... I decided to go ahead with bone spur removal, and it has been "shaved" as stated by the consultant (yesterday). I am now waiting for bandages to be be removed before seeing a physio after a week.

Thanks to everyone that has commented on my condition.

If any one has any further advice as to limiting the re-occurrence of the bone spur (at this critical juncture), I would very much appreciate the help.

I will post my results and progress shortly. Many thanks.

[pinkjaybird]

An update.... I decided to go ahead with bone spur removal, and it has been "shaved" as stated by the consultant (yesterday). I am now waiting for bandages to be be removed before seeing a physio after a week.

Thanks to everyone that has commented on my condition.

If any one has any further advice as to limiting the re-occurrence of the bone spur (at this critical juncture), I would very much appreciate the help.

I will post my results and progress shortly. Many thanks.

Hello,

I have just been diagnosed with ankle impingement and would like to know your progress if possible?

I competitively roller skate and am very worried that I may no longer do so.

[ash422]

My operation results were very positive, although there was still some minor impingement in the joint. I never returned to full range of motion unfortunately.

There were no after-effects from surgery and no pain in the joint at all. I was able to return to playing football, although I have never quite gained the same amount of confidence. Doing things (such as sport) in moderation is key. I would recommend an MRI scan and a very detailed diagnosis. It is possible to recover from this type of problem, and my results from surgery were very positive.

I suffered another minor sprain a few months later on the same ankle, and have not returned to sport since. I will attempt do some further running in the short term (after rest). I will also look at perhaps another scan next year to see if there has been further degradation.

Good luck!! Do you feel that it is bone or tissue impingement?