Ankle Treatments
Here you can find articles about ankle treatments. Such as ankle replacement, ankle fusion surgery and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy.
Aug 30, 2020 | Ankle Treatments
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...
Aug 16, 2020 | Ankle Treatments, Uncategorized
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...
Jun 20, 2020 | Ankle Treatments, Latest News
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...
Apr 7, 2020 | Ankle Treatments
“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...
Nov 16, 2015 | Ankle Treatments
Are you looking for a surgeon finder? When it comes to selecting an ankle surgeon, it is important to ensure your surgeon has the correct skill to perform your operation. Whilst this article is about finding a surgeon to perform an ankle replacement in England, it’s...
Apr 19, 2014 | Ankle Treatments
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...