Is Brostrom Surgery Painful?

Is Ankle Reconstruction Surgery Painful? The short answer is yes as the damaged ligaments are removed, holes are drilled into the bones and tendons are harvested from different body sites. Then there are the crutches followed by walking boot and extensive physical therapy.

Is Brostrom procedure painful?

The Brostrom procedure is performed to address ankle instability and not pain. Patients will typically have a history of recurrent ankle sprains.

How long does it take to heal from brostrom surgery?

Formal rehabilitation typically begins six weeks after the repair. Physical therapy will focus on regaining range of motion, strength and proprioception. It can take four to six months to return to high level activity.