What’s happening at My Ankle.

An ankle replacement is a common type of surgery where a damaged ankle joint is swapped with an artificial replacement.  Ankle replacement is major surgery that can take up to a year to fully recover from. But how long does an ankle replacement take and how much does an ankle replacement cost?

All surgery carries risk and it is really important before you undergo any surgery that you have considered what are the risks of ankle replacement as well as the alternative options open to you.     What is the alternative to ankle replacement?   Most patients with ankle arthritis respond to non-surgical treatments and surgery should […]

Total ankle replacement surgery is an operation to replace a worn-out ankle joint by resurfacing the ends of your tibia and talus with metal components with a plastic insert in between them to allow gliding motion but how successful are ankle replacements?    How successful are ankle replacements?   The way this question is answered […]

“Which is better, a total ankle replacement or ankle fusion surgery?” Is a question asked by every patient thinking about surgery for ankle arthritis. In this article we try to answer the question ankle replacement or ankle fusion? Ankle Replacement Vs Ankle Fusion Most ankle arthritis can be treated without surgery. Non surgical treatments […]

When it comes to finding the best ankle replacement surgeon, its important to get it right first time and to focus on skill over charisma.

Do you suffer from ankle pain or a painful heel? Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is non-invasive out patient procedure for the treatment of certain painful conditions of the heel such as plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinopathy.   Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy The treatment involves the use of an Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy device. Your […]

Ankle fusion, also known as arthrodesis, is a surgical procedure that is often recommended for patients suffering from severe arthritis or other debilitating conditions in the ankle joint. This procedure aims to alleviate pain and improve stability by fusing the bones of the ankle together, eliminating the joint entirely. Here’s what you need to know […]