• How long does an ankle surgery take?

I will have ankle joint surgery. How long does an ankle surgery take?

8 Answers

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Plantation, Florida

The length of ankle surgery depends on the severity of the injury or deformity, the number of procedures indicated to perform and the complexity of the surgery being performed.

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • Palatka, Florida

The length of surgery depends on the procedure being done. Ankle arthroscopy can take 15 minutes to an hour. But it can take longer depending on the procedure. Open surgery can be 1-3 hours, again depending

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • Chicago, IL

It all depends on what type of surgery is performed. There are dozens and dozens of surgical procedures that can be performed on the ankle joint and its surrounding structures. Your question can't be accurately answered based on the vague and limited information you asked.

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • Lewis Center, Ohio

Depending on the surgery anywhere from 1-3 hours. However unless its a surgery for a recent fracture that requires hardware you should consider regenerative medicine options.

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • BRICK, NJ

It really depends on the specific type of procedure and the surgeon performing the surgery, there are a lot of factors that dictate the length of surgery. It can range from 1 to 4 hours depending on what is being performed. Hope this helps!

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • Las Vegas, NV

It depends. An Arthroscopy only takes 15-45 minutes, depending on what is being done. A relocation of the joint or a fracture repair may take much longer. It is dependent on what type of surgery you are to have

  • Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
  • Newark, DE

Timeframe will vary depending on what needs to be done. I recommend you discuss with your surgeon for particulars in your case

  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Arlington, VA

Depends on the surgery.Arthroscopic? Fracture surgery? Ligament repair? Most ankle surgery takes about an hour.

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