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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...