Bloomington Office
3209 W. Reddy Way, Suite C
Bloomington, IN, 47403
(812) -825-6006
FAX: 812-825-6007
Linton Office
1206 N. 1000 West Suite B
Linton, IN 47441
(812) 847-8664
FAX: 812-847-3495
3209 W. Reddy Way, Suite C
Bloomington, IN, 47403
(812) -825-6006
FAX: 812-825-6007
1206 N. 1000 West Suite B
Linton, IN 47441
(812) 847-8664
FAX: 812-847-3495
Osteochondritis are lesions that usually cause pain and stiffness of the ankle joint and affect all age groups. Osteochondritis is caused by a twisting-type injury to the ankle. Symptoms include swelling and ankle pain.
Immobilization of the foot and ankle for a period of time usually resolves the problem. In more severe cases, however, surgery may be prescribed. During the surgery, loose fragments of cartilage and bone are removed from the ankle joint and, in some cases, small drill holes are made in the defect to stimulate new blood vessels and to help form scar tissue that will fill the defect.