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Professor Niek
van Dijk

Professor Niek van Dijk is a world leading authority for arthroscopy and surgery of the ankle. Over the years he and his team have developed new techniques for treatments of ankle, hindfoot and achilles tendon disorders.

Ankle Disorders

All about ankle disorders

Achilles Tendon

Most Achilles tendon disorders can be treated nowadays by arthroscopy with excellent results and a fast recovery

Arthrosis

Operative treatment for arthrosis of the ankle has excellent results. The decision on the best approach is always in mutual agreement between patient and doctor.

Cartilage lesions and Osteo-Chondral Defects

These patients have ‘deep ankle pain’. Each patient is different and each lesion demands for a tailor made solution.

Anterior and Posterior Ankle Impingement

Pain in the front or at the back of the ankle is called impingement. It can be diagnosed and treated by arthroscopy with a fast recovery.

Ankle Instability

A twisted ankle can result in recurrent giving way. The ankle feels insecure and twists easily.

Peroneal and Posterior Tibial Tendon Disorders

Pain, swelling and clicking/snapping can be diagnosed and treated with arthroscopy.

All about ankle disorders

Operative techniques

The operative techniques of Niek van Dijk have spread throughout the world and have benefited leading athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, Juan Carlos Navarro, Keylor Navas, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Pepe, Marcello, David Luiz, Marco van Basten as well as many non-athletes with ankle problems.

Champions league teams like Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal, AC Milan, Juventus, AS Roma, FC Barcelona, FC Porto, SL Benfica and AJAX consult him on injuries. Professor van Dijk was head of the Orthopedic department of the Amsterdam University Hospital. Currently he is working in the FIFA Medical Centres of Excellence in Madrid, Porto and in Pisa.

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To my dear friend prof van Dijk, the best ankle specialist ever. Thank you for everything. Best wishes C7

Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid / National team Portugal

To my dear friend prof van Dijk, the best ankle specialist ever. Thank you for everything. Best wishes C7
Van Dijk is the only doctor who really helped me. I am eternally grateful to him.

Marco van Basten

FC Milan / National team Netherlands

Van Dijk is the only doctor who really helped me. I am eternally grateful to him.
To my big friend Niek van Dijk. A big hug. I love you. Thanks

David Luiz

Chelsea/ National team Brasil

To my big friend Niek van Dijk. A big hug. I love you. Thanks
To Niek
Thanks for fixing my ankle

Arteta

Arsenal

To Niek
Thanks for fixing my ankle
Dear dr van Dijk, many thanks for fixing my ankle which made the 2008 European Championship a reality after all. All thanks for that.

Ruud van Nistelrooy

Real Madrid / National team Netherlands

Dear dr van Dijk, many thanks for fixing my ankle which made the 2008 European Championship a reality after all. All thanks for that.
Thanks for fixing my ankle!

Robin van Persie

Arsenal / National team Netherlands

Thanks for fixing my ankle!
To Niek. Thanks for everything!

Montolivo

FC Milan / National team Italy

To Niek. Thanks for everything!
My friend thanks for all. Best wishes from your admirer! All the best!!!

Marcelo

Real Madrid / National team Brasil

My friend thanks for all. Best wishes from your admirer! All the best!!!
Niek, thanks for doing such a great job.

Gibbs

Arsenal FC / National team England

Niek, thanks for doing such a great job.
To my dear friend prof van Dijk, the best ankle specialist ever. Thank you for everything. Best wishes C7.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United / National team Portugal

To my dear friend prof van Dijk, the best ankle specialist ever. Thank you for everything. Best wishes C7.
Para van Dijk de su amigo

JC Navarro

FC Barcelona Bàsquet / National team Spain

Para van Dijk de su amigo
To prof van Dijk con affetto e gratitudine

Aquilani

AS Roma / National team Italy

To prof van Dijk con affetto e gratitudine
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Navas

Paris Saint Germain / National team Costa Rica

Navas
With care to dr van Dijk. Mucho obrigado por todo!

Pepe

Real Madrid / National team Portugal

With care to dr van Dijk. Mucho obrigado por todo!
Para el doctor van Dijk

Vargas

ACF Fiorentina / National team Peru

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Anatomical pictures

The Talus (ankle bone) is the bone that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint. The Os Trigonum (1) is a bony fragment that can be the source of pain in the back of the ankle.

Arthroscope in front of the ankle joint. Most problems nowadays can be treated by means of arthroscopy.

Anatomic view of the front of the ankle joint. You can see the ligaments (1, 2, 3, 5, 6), the attachment of the joint capsule (arrows) and the cartilage on the anklebone.