“How long does it take to recover from ankle arthritis surgery?”
I was diagnosed with ankle arthritis. I want to have surgery. How long does it take to recover from ankle arthritis surgery?
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Depends on type of arthritis.Is it a focal defect or diffuse?Large or small bone spurs?Heavy people vs. thin.In general arthroscopic surgery is helpful.Rehab time depends on the above.Average rehab crutches for one to two weeks,walking boot for 4 weeks,full benefit of surgery 3 to 4 months
It depends really by what type of surgery. While recovery after cheilectomy may be as fast as 3-4 weeks, full recovery after total ankle replacement may take up to 3 months or more.
The recovery really depends on the type of surgery for ankle arthritis. The surgical treatment options are a fusion, which is often done arthroscopically, or an ankle replacement. The recovery is different for both of these surgeries, but is on average about 5-6 months.
Depends on the surgery. Ankle scope—about 6 weeks. Ankle replacement —6 months
