Ankle Care for Active Patients

Taylor Hobson, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon who provides comprehensive ankle care for patients in the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area. The ankle is one of the most commonly injured joints in athletes and active individuals, whether from a single acute injury, chronic instability, or the cumulative wear of repetitive sport demands. Left unaddressed, these injuries can become long-term problems that limit performance and quality of life. Dr. Hobson’s approach is to identify the root cause accurately, pursue non-surgical care whenever appropriate, and reserve surgical intervention for patients who will genuinely benefit.

A Return-to-Sport Philosophy

Ankle injuries have a frustrating tendency to recur when the underlying instability or mechanical problem is not fully addressed. Dr. Hobson focuses on distinguishing simple sprains from structural injuries that require more targeted treatment to resolve. When conservative measures such as physical therapy, bracing, and activity modification have not restored function, he offers minimally invasive surgical options designed to get patients back to the activities they value with a stable, well-functioning ankle. The goal is always the right treatment for the right patient at the right time.

Conditions Treated

• Ankle Sprains
• Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
• Syndesmotic (High Ankle) Injuries
• Peroneal Tendon Tears
• Achilles Tendon Tears
• Achilles Tendinopathy
• Insertional Achilles Tendinitis
• Anterior Ankle Impingement
• Ankle Fractures
• Distal Fibula Fractures
• Bimalleolar and Trimalleolar Fractures
• Syndesmotic Disruption
• Ankle Osteoarthritis
• Loose Bodies of the Ankle
• Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle

Procedures Performed

• Ankle Arthroscopy
• Lateral Ankle Stabilization (Bröström-Gould Procedure)
• Augmented Lateral Ankle Stabilization (InternalBrace)
• Peroneal Tendon Repair
• Peroneal Tendon Debridement
• Achilles Tendon Repair
• Achilles Tendon Debridement
• Insertional Achilles Repair and Reattachment
• Microfracture of the Talus
• Ankle Impingement Debridement
• Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Ankle Fractures
• Syndesmotic Stabilization
• Loose Body Removal
• Diagnostic Ankle Arthroscopy

What to Expect

Your first appointment will include a detailed history, a hands-on physical examination, and a review of any imaging you have had. Dr. Hobson may recommend additional studies, such as weight-bearing X-rays, MRI, or CT scanning, to better characterize the injury and guide treatment planning. From there, you will receive a clear explanation of what is happening and what your options are, with recommendations tailored to your activity level and goals.

For most acute and overuse conditions, non-surgical care is the starting point. When surgery is the right answer, Dr. Hobson performs procedures at a nearby accredited surgical facility and remains actively involved throughout your recovery and rehabilitation.

Schedule an Ankle Consultation in the Greater Los Angeles Area 

If ankle pain or instability is keeping you off the field, the court, or the trail, Dr. Hobson and his team are here to help.