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Foot & ankle conditions

Ankle osteoarthritis in Hyderabad

Non-surgical, image-guided options for an arthritic ankle, focused on keeping the joint moving.

Understanding the condition

Arthritis in a joint that carries all of your weight

Ankle osteoarthritis often follows an old injury — a bad sprain, a fracture, years of instability — rather than simple ageing. As the cartilage surface thins, the joint becomes tender, stiff and swollen, and bearing weight through it becomes the problem rather than moving it.

Because the ankle is small and heavily loaded, people compensate early: they shorten their stride, roll the foot differently, and pass the load on to the midfoot, knee and hip. Treating the ankle is partly about the ankle and partly about stopping that chain reaction.

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Symptoms

What patients describe

  • Aching or sharp pain in the front or sides of the ankle when you walk
  • Stiffness after sitting, and a limp for the first few steps
  • Swelling around the joint at the end of the day
  • Difficulty on stairs, slopes and uneven ground
  • Clicking, catching or a sense that the joint is grinding
  • Avoiding long walks or standing because of what follows

If this sounds like your situation, a consultation starts with finding out exactly which structure is causing the pain.

Treatment

Ankle arthritis treatment at RegenOrthoSport

Athlete stretching

Primary treatment

Image-guided stem cell therapy (BMAC)

Bone marrow concentrate is placed inside the ankle joint under image guidance, with the aim of reducing pain and supporting the remaining cartilage.

Bone marrow is collected from the back of your hip, concentrated in a centrifuge, and placed by your doctor under ultrasound or X-ray guidance so the treatment reaches the structure that is actually injured.

How stem cell therapy works

Before surgery or steroids

Why look at regenerative options first?

The surgical options for an arthritic ankle are ankle fusion, which trades motion for pain relief, and ankle replacement, which is a technically demanding operation in a small joint. Both are significant, and both are difficult to undo.

That is a strong argument for exhausting joint-preserving options first. Regenerative injections, guided rehabilitation, bracing and load management are lower-risk steps, and none of them closes the door on surgery later if the joint continues to deteriorate.

Am I a candidate?

Your plan

What treatment can include

  • Image-guided bone marrow concentrate into the ankle joint
  • A strengthening plan for the calf, peroneal and foot muscles
  • Bracing or orthotics to change how load passes through the joint
  • Activity and footwear changes that reduce impact
  • Follow-up to track range of motion and function over time

Every plan begins with a detailed assessment. Your doctor will tell you if regenerative treatment is not the right option for your case.

Recovery timeline

What to expect after treatment

All patients go home the same day. Mild soreness at the bone marrow collection site and injection areas is common for several days, as the healing process begins with a natural inflammatory response.

  1. First few days

    Mild soreness or stiffness is typical.

  2. Your rehab plan

    Your doctor provides a personalized rehabilitation plan to help you achieve the best possible results.

  3. Weeks 2–6

    Gradual improvement in pain, mobility, and daily function.

  4. Months 2–6

    Continued healing as stem cells and growth factors support tissue repair.

FAQ

Common questions

Ask us your question
Can regenerative treatments help me avoid surgery?

Many patients seek regenerative orthopedic care because they want to delay or avoid surgery whenever appropriate. While surgery may still be necessary in some cases, our goal is to explore advanced non-surgical options that may help relieve pain, improve function, and support natural healing before considering surgical intervention.

Can regenerative treatments help if I've already been told I need surgery?

Some patients who have been advised to undergo surgery may still benefit from a regenerative orthopedic evaluation. Depending on the condition and its severity, advanced non-surgical treatments may be an option to help improve function or potentially delay surgery. However, surgery remains the best treatment for some conditions, and recommendations are made on an individual basis.

How long before I notice improvement?

Healing is a gradual biological process. Some patients begin noticing improvement within several weeks, while others continue to experience progress over several months as damaged tissues respond to regenerative treatment.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments depends on your diagnosis, severity of injury, treatment goals, and healing response. Most patients achieve their desired outcome after a single procedure, while others may benefit from a staged treatment plan.

Our Hyderabad clinic

RegenOrthoSport Hyderabad

See a doctor in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad: address, timings, the doctors who see patients here and how to book.

Doctors at our Hyderabad clinic

Areas we serve around Hyderabad

  • Jubilee Hills
  • Banjara Hills
  • Film Nagar
  • Madhapur
  • Gachibowli
  • Hitech City
  • Kondapur
  • Ameerpet
  • Begumpet
  • Secunderabad
  • Kukatpally
  • Manikonda

Hyderabad clinic: common questions

Where is the RegenOrthoSport clinic in Hyderabad?

RegenOrthoSport Hyderabad is at First Floor, Bilwa 45, Plot No 1057-A, Road No 45, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033. We see patients from Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Film Nagar, Madhapur, Gachibowli, Hitech City and nearby.

What are the clinic hours in Hyderabad?

Mon–Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Call +91 96769 48899 or message us on WhatsApp +91 80089 26498 to book.

Which doctors see patients in Hyderabad?

Dr. Venkatesh Movva (Founder); Dr. Anand Alluru (Orthopaedic & Regenerative Medicine Specialist).

When is Dr. Movva next in Hyderabad?

Dr. Movva is next at the Hyderabad clinic on 26 and 27 November; 1, 2 and 3 December. Call to reserve a slot; his appointments fill early.

Consultation request

Get your ankle evaluated

Tell us where it hurts and how it is holding you back. Our team will call you to book a consultation at the clinic nearest to you in Hyderabad, Mumbai or Bangalore.

  • Consultation with Dr. Movva
  • Review of your history and imaging
  • An honest answer on candidacy

Prefer to talk? Call +91 96769 48899 or message us on WhatsApp.

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