What’s happening at My Ankle.

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 […]

There is a lot of controversy as to whether you can do sports after ankle replacement.  In this article we explore when you can return to sport after an ankle replacement.   Why do some surgeons say I cannot do sports?   The concern over ankle replacement and sport is not too different from […]

When it comes to undergoing surgery that’s going to last your lifetime, it’s important to make sure you select your surgeon based on their ability to do the best job for you. We recommend that you do your own homework in finding the most appropriate surgeon for you. Location is important, so if you live […]

Ankle arthritis can affect your quality of life as much as end stage heart failure. In this article we explore ankle arthritis and osteoarthritis.    What Is Ankle Arthritis?   What goes wrong in ankle arthritis? In ankle arthritis, the cartilage is worn and the bone starts to rub on the bone. Resulting in ankle […]