Ankle fusion and total joint replacement are the two main options for definitive treatment of advanced arthritis. This large British study found that revision rates were significantly higher with ...

A doctor might recommend ankle arthroplasty (ankle replacement surgery) if you have ankle arthritis or joint damage due to a previous ankle injury. The procedure relieves pain while retaining the ...

Ankle replacement surgery, also known as total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), is a procedure designed to relieve pain and maintain motion and function in the ankle joint by replacing a damaged or arthritic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A breakthrough procedure is helping patients when it comes to total ankle replacement surgery. Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore ...

A clinical study led by Lew C. Schon, MD, FACS, FAAOS, Director of Orthopedic Innovation at The Institute of Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center, is drawing attention across the ...

Total ankle replacement surgery removes damaged bone and tissue (cartilage) from your ankle joint. Smooth metal and plastic parts replace your damaged joint. They work together to act like a new ankle ...

A somewhat uncommon procedure is proving to be an effective solution for problems associated with ankle arthritis. When pain becomes persistent and mobility becomes limited, an ankle fusion will ...

Foot and ankle surgeries are procedures to treat foot and ankle conditions. You may need surgery if other treatment options haven’t helped. At University of Utah Health, our foot and ankle surgeons ...

Two surgeons with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) have performed a successful total ankle replacement at Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center. It’s the first such procedure to take place at a ...