Ankle fusion surgery — also known as ankle arthrodesis — is a common surgical procedure for treating end stage ankle arthritis. Recovery takes several months, but various factors can influence healing ...

Michael Downs, a former high school and college football player, developed severe problems with his left ankle after years of wear and tear, including numerous ankle sprains. Sometimes, "I could just ...

Q: I have injury-related osteoarthritis in my right ankle. My orthopedic surgeon said, in essence, that it’s ankle fusion or nothing for me — and that there are no means of surgically restoring ...

Total ankle replacement and ankle fusion for patients with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis had similar clinical outcome scores at 52 weeks after surgery, according to published results. Andrew J.

When persistent or severe arthritis from a chronic ankle injury or fracture makes walking, exercise, or climbing stairs unbearable, it’s time to consider your treatment options. Ankle replacement ...

Replacing hips and knees has become a common affair. Now, people are increasingly swapping out weakened or injured ankles to get back on their feet. Ankle replacement is an alternative to the more ...

Affecting approximately 1% of adults worldwide, ankle arthritis is often found in patients with a history of ankle fractures and ligament injuries around the ankle joint. While research has shown ...

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 ...

I hope this message finds you well. After a great deal of thought and consideration, I have decided to retire after 34 years in clinical practice. My last day in the operating room is October 16, 2024 ...

In a large study of British patients needing surgical treatment for advanced arthritis in the ankle, fusion appeared to be a better option than total ankle replacement. Among some 10,000 patients ...