Dr. Jason Patterson, an orthopedic surgeon with OrthoArizona, is the first surgeon in the world to perform total 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 ...

Newswise — Baltimore, MD – [Insert Date] — A landmark clinical study led by Lew C. Schon, MD, FACS, FAAOS, Director of Orthopedic Innovation at The Institute of Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy ...

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 prospective single-arm study of 22 patients found that a structured fast-track protocol after total ankle replacement ...

For individuals suffering from chronic ankle pain caused by arthritis or trauma, everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing for long periods can become extremely difficult.

Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Surgeons use it to diagnose and treat problems inside the ankle joint. Ankle arthroscopy involves using an arthroscope, which is a small, ...

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 ...