Jump to content

Choose locationChoose Location
  • Sign in or Enroll
    • Open I want to choose my medical group or hospital
    • Clear my location
Change Location

We've expanded your view

You are now viewing all services in the Sutter Health network. You can change your location above to narrow your view to a medical group, hospital, city or zip.
Sutter Health
  • Video Visits
  • Find Doctors
  • Find Locations
  • Treatments & Services
  • Locations
  • Sign in or Enroll
    • Video Visits
    • Find Doctors
    • Find Locations
    • Treatments & Services
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Pay a Bill
    • Symptom Checker
    • Get Care Today
    • Diseases & Conditions
    • Health & Wellness
    • Classes & Events
    • Research & Clinical Trials
    • For Patients
    • About Sutter Health
    • Giving
    • Volunteering
    • Careers
    • News
    • For Medical Professionals
    • Other Business Services
Close Search
  • Home
  • Services
  • Orthopedics
  • Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Content

Ankle Ligament Reconstruction

If your ankle sometimes “gives out” or you’ve had numerous ankle sprains, your ankle ligaments may be weak or injured.

Ankle ligament reconstruction is a surgical procedure to stabilize your ankle.  The surgery strengthens your outside ligaments and helps prevent ankle strain or sprains.

To diagnose and treat your condition, your orthopedist will likely take x-rays and try less-invasive methods for several months before suggesting surgery. It’s unlikely your doctor will recommend surgery if you’ve only had one ankle sprain or have not yet tried nonsurgical treatments.

Ankle ligament reconstruction surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis. Before the operation, you will receive anesthesia so do not feel any pain.

The orthopedic surgeon will make an incision on the outside of your ankle and will then repair your ligament. For example, the surgeon may use stitches or anchors to tighten a stretched ligament or may use a tendon to replace a torn ligament. Talk to your doctor about which of the reconstruction techniques is best for you.

After the operation, you will have a splint or cast on the lower part of your leg and will need to keep weight off your foot and ankle for 10 to 14 days. Many people use crutches, wheelchairs or other walking aids to move around.

As the incision and ligaments heal, you will begin to put weight on your foot by wearing a removable walking boot. You will also begin physical therapy to strengthen and regain motion of your ankle and foot. You can expect total recovery time to take from six months to 12 months, depending on the severity of your condition and how quickly your body heals.

After ankle ligament reconstruction, many people regain full stability of their ankle. If your ankle needs additional support after surgery, you can continue with physical therapy or wear a brace. Some people choose additional surgery to correct the problem. 

 

Connect with an Orthopedist

Related Content

  • Ankle Replacement
  • Ankle Fusion
  • Foot and Ankle

Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Robert A. Harf, M.D.

Robert A. Harf, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

View All Related Doctors

Services Near You

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

30 Mark West Springs Road

Santa Rosa, CA 95403

(707) 576-4000

View All Related Locations

The Sutter Health Network of Care
Expertise to fit your needs
Primary Care

Check-ups, screenings and sick visits for adults and children.

Specialty Care

Expertise and advanced technologies in all areas of medicine.

Emergency Care

For serious accidents, injuries and conditions that require immediate medical care.

Urgent Care

After-hours, weekend and holiday services.

Walk-In Care

Convenient walk-in care clinics for your non-urgent health needs.

About Sutter

  • About Our Network
  • Annual Report
  • Awards
  • Community Benefit
  • Contact Us
  • News
  • Giving
  • Find Care

  • Birth Centers
  • Care Centers
  • Emergency Rooms
  • Hospitals
  • Imaging
  • Labs
  • Surgery Centers
  • Urgent Care
  • Walk-In Care
  • View All >
  • Featured Services

  • Behavioral Health
  • Cancer Services
  • Family Medicine
  • Home Health and Hospice
  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatrics
  • Pregnancy
  • Primary Care
  • Women's Health
  • View All >
  • Patient Resources

  • Accepted Health Plans
  • Classes and Events
  • Estimate Costs
  • Flu Resources
  • Health and Wellness
  • Medical Records
  • Medicare
  • My Health Online
  • Pay a Bill
  • Symptom Checker
  • Our Team

  • For Employees
  • Physician Careers
  • Recruiting Events
  • Sutter Careers
  • Vendors
  • Volunteers
    • ADA Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Privacy
    • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

    • LinkedIn Opens new window
    • YouTube Opens new window
    • Facebook Opens new window
    • Twitter Opens new window
    • Glassdoor Opens new window
    • Instagram Opens new window

    Copyright © 2021 Sutter Health. All rights reserved. Sutter Health is a registered trademark of Sutter Health ®, Reg. U.S. Patent & Trademark office.

    Cookie Policy

    We use cookies to give you the best possible user experience. By clicking on "Accept Cookies", closing this pop-up banner or by continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. Privacy Policy   Cookie Preferences