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Ankle arthritis can gradually turn everyday activities into painful challenges. Walking short distances, climbing stairs and simply standing for prolonged periods may become increasingly difficult as the cartilage within the ankle joint wears away. While medications, physiotherapy and supportive footwear may help relieve symptoms in the earlier stages, these measures may no longer provide sufficient relief once arthritis becomes advanced.

If your orthopaedic surgeon has recommended surgery for an ankle fracture, it's natural to wonder what comes next. How will the fracture be repaired? How long will you be off your feet? And when can you expect to return to work, exercise, or your normal routine?

Most people brush off an ankle sprain as a minor setback, believing that a little rest, ice and time will fix it. In many cases, that is true. But what happens when the pain lingers longer than expected or your ankle never quite feels the same again? That "simple" sprain might be trying to tell you something more.