Complex ankle sprains are severe injuries that often require surgical treatment for the best outcome. These injuries include ruptures of the ATFL, CFL and syndesmotic ligaments (high ankle sprains), fractures, and cartilage damage inside the ankle joint. This comprehensive educational video describes what these ankle injuries are and discusses the best treatment options.
Dr Matthew Hutchinson is an orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in sports ankle injuries. He treats ankle injuries in some of the best athletes in Australia, including professionals in the AFL, AFLW, SANFL, NBL and Superleague Netball. He also treats 'weekend warriors' and emerging junior athletes and has sub-specialist training in treating both Adults and Growing Athletes.