Ankle Replacement Surgery. Total ankle replacement also called ankle arthroplasty is a surgical option for patients with arthritis of the ankle. Ankle replacement surgery relieves ankle pain and restores some normal movement and function when persistent ankle arthritis or a badly damaged ankle joint makes daily activities unbearable.
You may benefit from ankle replacement surgery even if you have had ankle fusion. During your ankle replacement a surgeon will remove the damaged bone and cartilage near your ankle joint. Total ankle replacement also called ankle arthroplasty is a surgical option for patients with arthritis of the ankle.
Total ankle replacement also called ankle arthroplasty is a surgical option for patients with arthritis of the ankle.
The artificial joint helps the ankle retain more natural movement so there s less risk of arthritis developing in nearby joints. Total ankle replacement also called ankle arthroplasty is a surgical option for patients with arthritis of the ankle. Your surgeon will make an incision in your ankle to access the affected joint. During your ankle replacement a surgeon will remove the damaged bone and cartilage near your ankle joint.
