Ankle Arthroscopy Treatment in India

Karan Nair, a 42-year-old software engineer...

Karan Nair, a 42-year-old software engineer and weekend football enthusiast, had been struggling with persistent pain and a 'catching' sensation in his right ankle for over a year. A previous sprain never fully healed, and now his ankle would swell and lock up during games, forcing him to stop playing. After months of physiotherapy and anti-inflammatory medication provided only temporary relief, his orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Sharma, recommended an ankle arthroscopy. Dr. Sharma explained it as a minimally invasive 'look inside' the joint to diagnose and potentially fix the problem, likely a torn ligament or loose cartilage fragment. Karan was anxious about surgery but desperate to return to the pitch. The procedure itself was quick, performed under spinal anesthesia. The surgeon found and removed a significant piece of loose bone cartilage and repaired a ligament. Post-procedure, Karan used crutches for two weeks and committed diligently to his rehabilitation program. Six months later, he was back playing football, pain-free and with regained stability. Emotionally, he journeyed from frustration and fear of permanent limitation to immense relief and a renewed sense of physical freedom and joy.