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How long do you need physical therapy for after ankle scope and debridement?

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ankle: Length depends on why the surgery was performed and what was discovered at the time of surgery. Perhaps a couple of weeks may help but if no improvement with pt, discontinue and ask for a home program.

Answered 2/1/2015

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Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Depends: It depends on what exactly is planned for your arthroscopy; joint lining clean up, repair of talar dome lesion, ligament repair, etc. Non weight bearing can be anywhere from just a few days to as long as 6 weeks and PT can vary accordingly. You should discuss the surgical plan with your surgeon as he or she is best suited to fully answer this for you.

Answered 2/25/2020

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