What Is the Ankle Joint?

Your ankle joint connects the tibia, fibula, and talus bones. It allows smooth up-and-down and side-to-side motion, making it essential for walking, running, jumping, and balance.

Inside the joint are:

• Cartilage (cushions the bones)

• Ligaments (stabilize the joint)

• Tendons and soft tissue (enable movement)

When injured or damaged, the ankle can become painful, swollen, and unstable — limiting everyday activity.

What Is Ankle Arthroscopy?

Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery that uses a tiny camera and tools to look inside and treat problems in the ankle joint.

It’s commonly used to treat:

• Ankle sprains that haven’t healed properly

• Loose cartilage or bone fragments

• Scar tissue buildup

• Ligament damage

• Early arthritis

• Synovitis (inflammation of the joint lining)

How the Procedure Works:

1. Small incisions (usually 2 or 3) are made around the ankle

2. A tiny camera (arthroscope) is inserted to view the joint in high definition

3. Miniature instruments are used to remove damaged tissue or repair ligaments/cartilage

The incisions are closed with stitches or small adhesive strips