I had an ankle arthroscopy on Monday, and was told that I’d most likely need a Brostrom repair to further repair my ankle. The results from the stress X ray were “Fefinate talar tilting when varus stress applied. Ant Drawer Positive” and the consultant wanted to discuss things in 2 weeks.

Does anyone have any positive stories they’re willing to share. Currently in rather a lot of pain, and thinking that just putting up with a fecked ankle is preferable to having the full repair done, the added pain, and post op physio.

I appreciate I need to MTFU, but feeling a bit crappy this morning.

I can’t help sadly, but am keen to hear of your progress. I have some bone spurs from an old injury that are causing some intermittent problems when I up my running miles and an arthroscopy has been the recommended fix. But am holding off for now…

My arthroscopy was for debribement of the sinovium, and to allow for a stress x-ray to be carried out for investigation of any damage to the Anterior talofibular ligament so possibly a little different to your problem.

The reason for the investigation was due to 14 years of repeated sprains, and an MRI which the consultant refered to as “A bit of a mess”.

The arthroscopy itself was fine, a day case in hospital, turned up at 7 am, 3rd on the list, in recovery by 1:30 pm. Initially was given morphine for the pain, then dicofenac, and packed off home at 5:30 the same day with codine and paracetamol which just about takes the edge of things. At least I don’t need to get up to the toilet now!

My joint is reasonably mobile if you factor in the ridiculous bandage, and weight bearing is uncomfortable, but doable. I was sent home without crutches, which I think was very mean of the physio I saw as getting around is nearly impossible without them despite her claims to the contrary.