Ankle Fracture Repair

Realigning the big toe joint by cutting and shifting the metatarsal bone, including minimally invasive techniques, so shoes fit and walking stops hurting.

Bunion Surgery

Realigning a broken ankle and fixing it with plates and screws so the joint heals congruent and stable.

Ankle Fracture Repair

Replacing the worn ankle joint surfaces with metal and polyethylene components to relieve arthritis pain while preserving motion, as an alternative to fusion.

Total Ankle Replacement

Reattaching or stitching together a ruptured Achilles tendon, through a small incision, so it heals at the right length and strength returns.

Achilles Tendon Repair

Camera-guided ankle surgery through small incisions for cartilage lesions, bone spurs, loose bodies, impingement and ligament stabilization.

Ankle Arthroscopy

A staged plan for heel pain: stretching, footwear and night splints first, then injections or shockwave, with surgical release reserved for the rare case that fails everything.

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Correcting hammertoes, claw toes, crossover toes and painful forefoot deformities so the toes lie flat and shoes stop rubbing.

Forefoot and Toe Correction

Prevention and treatment of diabetic foot problems: ulcers, infection, Charcot joint collapse and deformity, from offloading and wound care through reconstructive surgery.

Diabetic Foot Care

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What it is

Ankle Fracture Repair

The ankle is a hinge formed by the shin bone, the fibula and the talus.

Fractures that shift the bones even a few millimeters change how the joint loads and lead to arthritis. Repair restores the exact alignment and holds it with plates and screws.Dr. Hoopes trained at Harborview, where complex ankle fractures are a daily case.

At a glance

SettingOutpatient or 1 night

AnesthesiaGeneral or regional

Surgery time1 to 2 hours

Shoes again10 to 12 weeks

Performed by

Daniel Hoopes, MD, Foot and Ankle surgeon at Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists

Dr. HoopesFoot and Ankle

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Ankle Fracture Repair

Who It Helps

Surgery fits fractures that are displaced, unstable, involve both sides of the ankle, or disrupt the ligament joining the two leg bones.Stable, non-displaced fractures can heal in a boot, and we recommend that when it is right.

Ankle Fracture Repair

What to Expect

Outpatient or overnight surgery under general or regional anesthesia, one to two hours.A splint afterward, then a boot.Severely swollen ankles are sometimes splinted for several days before surgery so the skin can recover.Trail, ski and pickleball injuries keep ankle fractures common here; Dr. Hoopes fixes them at hospitals in both Utah Valley systems. Dr. Hoopes operates at Utah Valley Hospital and Timpanogos Regional Hospital.

Ankle Fracture Repair

Recovery Timeline

No weight on the leg for about six weeks for most fractures, then progressive weight bearing in a boot.Walking in a shoe by ten to twelve weeks and full recovery, including return to sport, by six to twelve months.Physical therapy rebuilds motion, strength and balance.

Milestones

Weeks 1 to 6No weight on the leg

Week 6Weight bearing in boot

Week 10 to 12Walking in a shoe

Month 6 to 12Full recovery

Ankle Fracture Repair

Risks and Considerations

Wound healing problems, infection, hardware irritation, stiffness and blood clots are the main risks.Later arthritis is possible if the cartilage was damaged at injury. Some patients have hardware removed after healing.Smoking and diabetes raise the risks of every item above.

Ankle Fracture Repair

Your Surgeons

Dr. Hoopes performs this procedure at Utah Valley Hospital, Timpanogos Regional Hospital, Orem Community Hospital, Spanish Fork Hospital, American Fork Hospital and Mountain Point Medical Center.

Dr. Hoopes, MD

Fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery at the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center. Twelve years in practice.

Ankle Fracture Repair

Related Procedures and Conditions

Ankle Arthroscopy

Total Ankle Replacement

Ankle Arthritis

Ankle Instability

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ContactTalk toa real person.

Two clinics, one number to call or text. Same-day appointments for acute injuries whenever we can. The front desk will match you with the right surgeon.

Call801-640-0000

TextSend a text

Provo1055 N 300 W, Ste 104

Orem700 W 800 N, Ste 330