I'm about to have an ankle arthroscopy and want to know how long i am likely to be on crutches for?

Arthroscopy : It depends. If it is just a scope with debridement than about two weeks. If there are going to drill or clean the a cartilage defect on your talus than it could be 4-6 weeks with early non weight bearing range of motion if your ankle to prevent stiffness.

Depends: Hello, Based on what will happen during your procedure will dictate the post op course. With soft tissue work only, 2 weeks of non weight bearing will do. If there was an OCD that was addressed with micro drilling, expect about 6 weeks of non weight bearing. Feel better!