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Read more on Google (opens in a new tab)Total Ankle Replacement
An operation that replaces the worn surfaces of the ankle joint with an implant, for advanced Ankle Arthritis.
Ankle Arthritis Treatment
The ankle joint is where the shin bone meets the ankle bone, and it carries the whole weight of the body with every step. In Arthritis the cartilage covering those two surfaces wears away, and the joint becomes painful, stiff and swollen. In the ankle, Arthritis most often follows an old injury, such as a fracture or repeated sprains, sometimes many years earlier. A Total Ankle Replacement replaces the worn surfaces with an implant, so that the ankle keeps its movement. At PRIME Orthopedics & Regenerative Center, Dr. Abbasi, board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, performs Total Ankle Replacement and Ankle Fusion.
Common Questions
Do I have to have surgery?
Not necessarily. Treatment begins with the most conservative appropriate option, and Dr. Abbasi recommends surgery only when he believes it is warranted.
What is the difference between a replacement and a fusion?
A fusion joins the bones so that the ankle joint no longer moves. A replacement keeps the joint moving, which places less extra load on the joints of the foot around it. A replacement is a mechanical joint, however, and it is suited to some ankles and some people and not to others.
Who is a Total Ankle Replacement suited to?
It is considered for advanced Ankle Arthritis where the ankle is reasonably well aligned, the bone is strong enough to hold the implant, there has been no infection in the joint, and the person's activities are low impact. The choice is made with you, after an examination and a review of your imaging.
What activities are possible afterward?
Walking, cycling, swimming and other low-impact activities are the usual aims after an ankle replacement. Running, jumping and heavy impact place load on the implant and are generally avoided.
Will the replacement wear out?
An implant can wear or loosen over time, and it is checked with X-rays at follow-up. A replacement that has worn can be revised with a further operation, or converted to a fusion.
Do you take insurance?
Medicare and most PPO plans are accepted for consultations and surgical care. Regenerative injections are paid for directly. Please call the office to confirm what applies to your plan.To check your plan, call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment.
Have a question that is not answered here? Call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment to arrange a visit.
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