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 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 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 ...

Ankle arthritis causes inflammation in the ankle joint. It can make movement and daily tasks, like walking, uncomfortable. An ankle fusion helps by limiting movement, thus relieving ankle pain. Ankle ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN DIEGO – Researchers found equivalent results when comparing patients who underwent either total ankle ...

MESA, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC (“Fusion”) announced today that it has expanded its robust product portfolio with the addition of the Metalogix External Fixation Systems. A ...

The ankle is a unique joint, rarely getting arthritis without an injury. It calls for early surgical repair when non-operative methods fail. The relatively small ankle joint, compared to the knee or ...

EVERETT — People with severe ankle arthritis have lost the nearly frictionless cartilage surface that provides smooth gliding and rotation that allows the foot to rotate freely and painlessly. While ...