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Can axons be damaged during arthroscopic ankle surgery?
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Entrapment: Sometimes when the arthroscope is inserted into the ankle it may damage a nerve. If so give it time. If it doesn't go away perhaps a cortisone injection around the nerve may help.
Answered 5/20/2016
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MOST COMMON: Nerve injury is the most common complication following ankle arthroscopy. Dr. Latva
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