Chronic ankle instability is a painful and potentially dangerous condition that perpetuates without treatment. The InternalBrace procedure reverses instability and strengthens the ankle over time.
If you have experienced an ankle sprain, then you know that it is a painful stretching or tearing of the ligaments in the ankle that leave you unable to walk for several weeks.
Chronic ankle instability is a condition where the ankle is continuously being sprained due to weakened ligaments.
The InternalBrace™ Ligament Augmentation Repair can fix chronic ankle sprain by stabilizing the joint and allowing the ligaments to repair over time.
Learn more about the InternalBrace treatment option for patients with chronic ankle instability below.
InternalBrace for Chronic Ankle Instability
What causes chronic ankle instability?
Chronic ankle instability is caused by repeated ankle sprains that weaken the ligaments in the ankle.
Many low-grade ankle sprains heal in three to six weeks, but a sprain that hasn’t healed correctly will give way to future ankle sprains that compound instability. Athletes are known to suffer from chronic ankle instability due to rigorous schedules and not taking enough time to heal.
Common symptoms of ankle instability include:
- Swelling of the ankle
- Pain or tenderness around the joint
- Weakness that leads to turning the ankle, especially on uneven surfaces
If you have these symptoms, consider visiting Dr. Frankel for an examination of your ankle instability.
Dangers of Unstable Ankles
Ankle instability causes a loss of balance, which can be dangerous for people of all ages. The possibility of trips and falls increases with ankle instability, especially on uneven surfaces such as on trails or rocky terrain.
A lack of balance leads to a loss of muscle coordination as well. This can make daily tasks more difficult and exercise a burden.
The most dangerous part of chronic ankle instability is that it leads to a cycle of increasing weakness and pain. Since the ligaments are weak, ankle instability often gives way to more ankle sprains, which leads to a damaging cycle of stretching the ligaments and causing more ankle instability.
InternalBrace: Solve Your Ankle Instability Inside and Out
Thankfully, there is a solution that will reverse your ankle instability and undo the damage caused by repeated ankle sprain: the InternalBrace.
Dr. Frankel offers the InternalBrace as a treatment option for patients who experience chronic ankle instability.
The InternalBrace uses a revolutionary technology called fibertape that is woven in and around the ankle joint. Fibertape stabilizes the ankle, enabling the ligaments to strengthen and prevent future ankle sprains.
The InternalBrace method stabilizes the ankle immediately, so the ankle can bear weight soon after surgery.
Benefits of InternalBrace
The InternalBrace has numerous benefits for patients who choose to undergo this procedure.
It is a same-day procedure, so patients can return to their lives with minimal disruption.
After receiving the InternalBrace treatment, patients will experience:
- Stronger ligaments after maturation
- Greater mobility during recovery and vastly improved mobility after recovery
- An improvement in balance and muscle coordination
- Reduced pain from constant sprains and turning the joint
- The ability to return to sports or other activities that were dangerous due to instability
Why wait to heal your ankle from chronic instability? The InternalBrace is a short procedure that will heal your ankle from years of sprains and instability, allowing you to return to your favorite activities without fear of falling.
Improving Ankle Stability after InternalBrace
InternalBrace gives you the opportunity to return to your life without ankle sprains. In order to support the benefits of InternalBrace, try the following after receiving your treatment:
- Physical therapy
- Do exercises that support muscle coordination, like yoga or Pilates
- Wear shoes that support your feet, or add orthotics to your favorite shoes
Alternatives to InternalBrace for Ankle Instability
At Frankel Foot & Ankle, there are several options for ligament repair and healing chronic ankle instability. Depending on your consultation, Dr. Frankel may suggest InternalBrace or two other procedures: ankle fusion and ankle replacement.
Qualifying for one or more of these treatments depends on your medical history and your level of ankle instability. Dr. Frankel will check your ankle to determine the best solution for you.
Visit Frankel Foot & Ankle for a consultation to start a new life without instability.
Save your ankles with InternalBrace.
Chronic ankle instability is not only painful, but it can be dangerous. The potential for falls due to loss of balance and muscle coordination is a risk that can be avoided with proper treatment.
With InternalBrace, you can stop increasing ankle instability in its tracks. Strengthen your ankles and return to the activities you love with InternalBrace today.
Find out if you are a candidate for InternalBrace at Frankel Foot & Ankle.
Dr. Frankel founded Frankel Foot & Ankle to provide patients in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey tri-state area with the latest advances in diagnostic technology and treatment for sports medicine conditions, foot and ankle trauma response, and innovative surgical and regenerative approaches. Contact Frankel Foot & Ankle today.
