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 ...

BALTIMORE, Md (KFSN) -- A stumble on the sidewalk, a turn in high heels, or a fall on the sports field, ankle sprains happen to just about everyone. Most heal successfully on their own, but about five ...

Ankle replacement surgery, also known as total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), is a procedure designed to relieve pain and maintain ...

Due to an aging population and contributory comorbidities, foot and ankle arthrodesis procedures are expected to continue to increase in the coming years. Arthrodesis goals are to decrease pain and ...

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--restor3d, a leader in 3D-printed, personalized orthopedic implant care, will showcase its latest foot and ankle innovations at the American College of Foot & Ankle ...

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 involves removing damaged parts of the ankle joint and replacing them with an artificial joint. It is an option when noninvasive treatments, such as physical therapy, have ...

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 ...