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 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 ...

If you have ankle arthritis, your doctor may recommend ankle fusion or replacement. Both procedures can help reduce pain, but ankle replacement offers greater improvement in function. However, ankle ...

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 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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Affecting approximately 1% of adults worldwide, ankle arthritis is often found in patients with a history of ...