Team
Shoulder / Elbow
Ankle / Foot
Paediatric Orthopaedics
ANKLE
Functional unit comprising two part joints
The ankle is one of the most heavily stressed joints in the human body. It comprises an upper and a lower ankle joint. Possible causes of pain are wear or an acute injury. Twisting the upper ankle joint is the most common injury of the musculoskeletal system.
Distinct area of expertise
There has been a huge development in the knowledge of the causes and best treatment methods for the various functional issues involving the ankle over recent years. It has become an individual discipline.
Exact diagnosis is important
When there are problems, prompt examination by an ankle specialist is advisable for an exact diagnosis. Modern imaging techniques help to identify the cause of the pain and determine the appropriate therapy.
Therapy before operation
An operation is not always necessary for treatment. An improvement can often be achieved just with physiotherapy, training therapy or infiltrations. The aim of treatment is always to give pain-free movement, mobility and independence back to patients.
Modern operating methods
If an operation is unavoidable, there are different surgical techniques available. Some operations on the ankle can be carried out arthroscopically nowadays, i.e. with so-called keyhole surgery. Assessment of injuries to the tendons in the ankle can be minimally invasive .
Range of treatments
Infiltrations for pain relief (e.g. therapy using the patient’s own blood, cortisone, artificial synovial fluid)
Correction of skew foot / flat foot misalignment
Treatment of diseases and injuries of the Achilles tendon
Replacement of ligaments on the upper ankle joint (ligament surgery)
Treating fractures of the ankle and the hindfoot
Corrective operations for misalignments or poorly healed fractures of the upper ankle joint
Fusion of the upper and lower ankle joint (arthrodesis)
Replacement of the upper ankle joint (prostheses)
Replacement of ankle joint prostheses
Revision surgery for operations previously carried out
Treatment of sports injuries
Your specialistS
Dr Roman Flückiger
Dr Simone Frunz
T 041 784 02 22
F 041 784 02 29
Practice opening times
Consultations by appointment
Telephone availability:
Monday to Friday, 8.00 am - 11.30 am, 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm
T 041 784 02 22
F 041 784 02 29
For emergencies outside opening times, please contact the 24-hour casualty department of the Hirslanden AndreasKlinik in Cham: T 041 784 07 84.
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