What is an ankle replacement?

In ankle replacement or arthroplasty, the damaged ankle joint is replaced with an artificial implant (prosthesis). Although not as common as total hip or knee joint replacement, advances in implant design have made ankle replacement a feasible option for many people.

In addition to providing pain relief from arthritis, ankle replacements offer patients better mobility and movement compared to fusion. By allowing motion at the formerly arthritic joint, less stress is transferred to the adjacent joints. Less stress results in reduced occurrence of adjacent joint arthritis.

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What is trauma?

Trauma refers to a serious or critical injury, wound, or shock to the foot and ankle area.

Twenty five percent of all trauma cases are related to the foot and ankle.

Fractures, torn ligaments and tendons, sprain and strains, puncture wounds and toenail trauma occurs every day. Without proper treatment on this delicate and intricate part of the body, long term pain can occur.

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LisFranc Injury
Calcaneal Fracture
Ankle Fracture

What are deformities?

A foot deformity is a disorder of the foot that can be congenital or acquired.

Such deformities can include hammer toe, club foot or flat feet.

Deformities can also stem from long term leg issues, diabetes and arthritis.

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Hammer Toe
Bunions