Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Highly esteemed and experienced consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon Mr Karan Malhotra takes an expert look at ankle cartilage damage in this video.

00:00 Introduction
00:08 What are the most common causes of cartilage damage in the ankle?
00:47 How can I tell if my ankle pain is due to cartilage injury rather than a sprain?
01:31 What cartilage repair options are available for the ankle, and how do they differ?
02:29 How long is recovery after ankle cartilage repair, and when can I walk normally again?
03:13 Can ankle cartilage heal on its own, or will it get worse without treatment?

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