Top athletes who have had ankle arthroscopy:
1) Soccer - Cristiano Ronaldo
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/jul/07/manchesterunited.ronaldo
2) Soccer - Ruud Van Nistelrooy
http://www.fifa.com/world-match-centre/news/newsid/716/674/index.html
3) Soccer - Michael Ballack
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2321107/Michael-Ballack-faces-third-ankle-operation.html
4) Dr. Neik Van Dijk
http://www.niekvandijk.com/
Friday, 19 February 2016
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
Top athletes who have undergone ankle ligament surgery
Top athletes who have undergone ankle ligament surgery:
1) NBA - Stephen Curry
http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2015/story/_/id/13019137/2015-nba-playoffs-how-stephen-curry-put-ankle-issues-him
2) NFL - Cam Newton
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2000678-breaking-down-cam-newtons-ankle-injury-and-surgery
3) Soccer - Robin Van Persie
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/nov/28/robin-van-persie-surgery
1) NBA - Stephen Curry
http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2015/story/_/id/13019137/2015-nba-playoffs-how-stephen-curry-put-ankle-issues-him
2) NFL - Cam Newton
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2000678-breaking-down-cam-newtons-ankle-injury-and-surgery
3) Soccer - Robin Van Persie
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/nov/28/robin-van-persie-surgery
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
Recommended aids to help with post-op recovery
Ortho Rx - Dr. Chris Lu Recommended Aids
3) Shower Aids
Ortho Rx - Dr. Chris Lu Recommended Aids
4) Vitamin D drops - 2000 IU / day + Vitamin C + Arnica
If you do not have a contraindication for taking aspirin. I would recommend you take an Aspirin 81 mg / day for each day that you are in the cast.
6) Foam Bed Wedge to elevate feet
7) Advanced healing waterproof band-aids
Ortho Rx - Dr. Chris Lu Recommended Aids
8) Diet. Make sure you are eating a good well balanced diet with adequate amounts of protein and fruits + vegetables. No junk food. No fast food. No sugar. No smoking. 1-2 eggs per day.
9) ASO Ankle brace
Ortho Rx - Dr. Chris Lu Recommended Aids
10) Long Cast Boot
Sunday, 24 August 2014
The Brostrum Procedure
The Brostrum Procedure is the standard procedure used to correct ankle instability.
It has been performed for over 50 years.
Brostrum's original paper was written in 1966.
Below are some links about the procedure.
Recovery is generally 3 to 6 months.
Brostrum Procedure / Wikipedia
Brostrum Procedure / Wheeless
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC164377/pdf/attr_37_04_0458.pdf
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC164377/
It has been performed for over 50 years.
Brostrum's original paper was written in 1966.
Below are some links about the procedure.
Recovery is generally 3 to 6 months.
Brostrum Procedure / Wikipedia
Brostrum Procedure / Wheeless
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC164377/pdf/attr_37_04_0458.pdf
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC164377/
Friday, 24 May 2013
PXB - Percutaneous X-ray Guided Internal Brace
Ankle instability treated using PXB technique - Percutaneous X-ray Guided Internal Brace.
Pre and post-op stress X-rays:
Case 1:
Case 2:
Case 3:
Case 4:
Case 5:
Case 6:
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| 1) Make an incision and percutaneous identify the fibula |
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| 2) Drill hole for 4.75 mm SwiveLock |
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| 3) Tap fibula |
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| 4) Insert 4.75 mm SwiveLock |
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| 5) Mark and drill talus |
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| 6) Tap talus |
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| 7) Insert 4.75 mm SwiveLock in talus and tension fiber tape appropriately |
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| 8) Post-op incisions |
Pre and post-op stress X-rays:
Case 1:
Case 2:
Case 3:
Case 4:
Case 5:
Case 6:
Monday, 20 May 2013
Tracking Outcomes - AOFAS Ankle-Hindfoot Scale
In an effort to track outcomes for our patients we will be using the AOFAS Ankle/Hindfoot Scale. I have attached the AOFAS Ankle/Hindfoot scoring sheet. If you are a patient it would be appreciated if you could fill out this form on your first and subsequent visits.
AOFAS Ankle-Hindfoot Scale PDF
AOFAS Ankle-Hindfoot Scale PDF
Sunday, 28 April 2013
Clinical Prediction Rules
Darryl Yardley - one of my physiotherapy colleagues asked me if I could list some Clinical Prediction Rules / Indications for Surgery.
My main clinical indications are the following:
1) Ankle pain and instability for greater than 1 year despite non-operative management / physiotherapy.
2) Clear 2+ anterior drawer sign
3) Evident varus / valgus instability with stress testing
4) Palpable crepitus in the ankle (this can be caused by an OCD lesion or Ankle Osteoarthritis).
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