What are the potential risks, complications, and long-term outcomes associated with ankle ligament reconstruction surgery, and how common are issues such as infection, stiffness, chronic pain, or instability after the procedure?
Ankle ligament reconstruction usually has good long-term outcomes, but risks include infection, stiffness, nerve irritation, or lingering pain. Some people also worry about instability, but it’s less common with proper rehab. I had the surgery, and stiffness was my main issue at first, but physio helped a lot.
The main risks are infection, stiffness, nerve damage, chronic pain, and sometimes the ankle still feels unstable. Long-term results are generally positive, but recovery is long and rehab matters a lot.