The Prognosis for a Dislocated Ankle

Many patients with a dislocated ankle heal well with appropriate physiotherapy and return to normal function. This may take weeks to months to achieve an optimal outcome. However, due to the severity of the injury and widespread connective tissue damage associated with this condition, patients may experience long-term effects. The most common long-term effect of a dislocated ankle is an increased likelihood of future dislocation or ankle sprain with relatively minor trauma. In cases of recurrent ankle dislocation, surgical intervention may be indicated to increase the ankle's stability. This is usually followed by an extensive rehabilitation program lasting many months. 

Patients with a dislocated ankle who also have damage to other structures such as cartilage, bone, or nerves are likely to have a significantly extended rehabilitation period to gain optimum function.

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Suffering From an Ankle Fracture? Our Experienced Podiatrists in Annapolis, Stevensville, and Glen Burnie, Maryland Can Help!

With over 30 years of experience providing care for ankle fractures in Central Maryland, we are committed to finding the best treatment option when you have a painful ankle fracture. However, if ankle reconstructive surgery is necessary, no one is more prepared to perform it than our board-certified podiatric surgeons.

Whether you see us in our office in Annapolis, Stevensville, or Glen Burnie, you will have access to our full range of state-of-the-art treatments and therapies. We service all of Central Maryland and look forward to helping you. Contact us online or call us directly to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced podiatrists. 

Eric Harmelin, DPM
Eric Harmelin, DPM
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Experienced Amputation Prevention Specialist and Podiatrist in Annapolis, Stevensville, and Glen Burnie, MD.