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 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 ...

Total ankle replacement, or ankle arthroplasty, has increasingly been used in the last 15 years to treat crippling ankle arthritis as the surgical techniques and the materials used for prostheses have ...

It’s important to refrain from walking in the weeks after ankle surgery. It may take a year to fully recover depending on your surgeon’s instructions and the amount of repair work involved. Studies ...

Doctors often recommend surgery for serious ankle injuries like fractures and arthritis. In some cases, they may suggest alternatives, including pain medication, physical therapy, and steroid ...

Ankle replacement is a common surgery that might be recommended if damage to your ankle joint makes it hard for you to walk or do daily tasks. Recovery will take several weeks. Share on Pinterest ...

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 ...