Ankle replacement surgery, also known as total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), is a procedure designed to relieve pain and maintain motion and function in the ankle joint by replacing a damaged or arthritic ...

(WXYZ) — When we’re feeling good, we don't think about all of the small movements we make throughout the day - stepping, bending, reaching. But when joint ...

If you have ankle arthritis, your doctor may recommend ankle fusion or replacement. Both procedures can help reduce pain, but ankle replacement offers greater improvement in function. However, ankle ...

The FDA is alerting patients and healthcare providers that a plastic piece within certain ankle joint replacements made by Stryker may fracture, potentially causing pain and requiring additional ...

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 ...

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 ...

MAYWOOD, Il. -- It's been a decade since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first total ankle-replacement system for patients with severe ankle arthritis. But several insurance ...

BALTIMORE - Wendy-Rubin Fitzgerald has lived her entire life around horses, at one time competing in national arenas, but during a trail ride, a snake crossed her horse's path, causing him to spook ...

Ankle replacement surgery involves removing damaged parts of the ankle joint and replacing them with an artificial joint. It is an option when noninvasive treatments, such as physical therapy, have ...