It’s a last resort that can make perfect sense in many cases. Total ankle replacement is recommended when severe ankle pain has not responded to conservative treatment – weight loss, activity ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A mid-calf nerve block may lead to early rehabilitation after total ankle replacement. The mid-calf nerve block ...

We heard from a reader in Southern California in response to a column about full ankle replacement, which is a complex surgery with a long and rigorous recovery: “By my late 70s, my often-injured ...

Earle's Story Earle sought help from a foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon when his severe ankle arthritis was affecting his ability to work as a farmer and enjoy day-to-day activities. He chose to ...

HOW ONE ANKLE SURGERY TURNED THINGS AROUND FOR A WOM DETERMINED TO KEEP ON MOVING. FIVE YEARS AGO, TINA COULD NOT HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT EXCRUCIATING PAIN. SHE IS A 60-YEAR-OLD NURSE AND FITNESS ...

EAU CLAIRE — Twenty-five years have passed since Beverly McGregor, now age 77, slipped on a patch of black ice and felt her left ankle bend awkwardly beneath her. Doctors inserted three screws to hold ...

EDINA, Minn. - It's not uncommon to hear of someone having a hip or knee replacement. But an ankle replacement? There are now about 6,000 ankle replacements done in the United States annually and ...

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For individuals suffering from chronic ankle pain caused by arthritis or trauma, everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing for long periods can become extremely difficult.