Can arthroscopy treat pinching pain at the front of the ankle?

Doctor’s answer

Anterior ankle impingement can follow repeated sprains, football, dance, or similar activity and causes pain at the front of the ankle during squatting, stairs, or dorsiflexion. If rehabilitation, activity modification, and medication provide limited relief and imaging shows bone spurs or soft-tissue impingement, arthroscopic debridement can be considered.

This content is for education. Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation require an individual assessment by a sports medicine specialist.