Tearing your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, can leave you feeling uncertain and frustrated. Do you love playing sports, want to keep up with your friends, or just hope to return to normal activities? An ACL tear can turn your plans upside down. Many people with this injury wonder if they need [Read More]
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How Does an Orthopedist Determine Whether or Not I Need an Ankle Replacement?
Ankle pain can affect every aspect of your life. Your ankles are crucial to movement, and pain can hinder you from engaging in your daily activities and interests. You may find relief from conservative or non-surgical treatments, but if they are ineffective, your orthopedist may recommend ankle [Read More]
What to Expect with Ankle Replacement Surgery
The ankle joint is made up of strong ligaments to provide stability and flexibility, and smooth cartilage that coats the bones to minimize friction during movement. The ankle can be vulnerable to injury (particularly in sports), and arthritis can damage the cartilage and thereby result in painful [Read More]
Recovery From An Ankle Replacement
An orthopedic surgeon may recommend ankle replacement surgery to patients with extensive damage to the soft tissues in the ankle, usually caused by arthritis. At an advanced stage, a patient’s progressive condition will cause severe pain and be accompanied by other disabling symptoms. During an [Read More]
Signs That You Might Need an Ankle Replacement
If you suffer from severe ankle pain as a result of an injury or arthritis, you know how it can affect your everyday quality of life. However, new technology and advancements in prosthetics have made it possible for orthopedic surgeons to offer their patients the option of a total ankle [Read More]
