If you’ve been suffering from chronic ankle pain due to arthritis or injury, your physician may have recommended an ankle replacement. Ankle replacement surgery, also called a total ankle arthroplasty, is a treatment option for patients whose ankle pain hasn’t responded to therapy, medication, or other nonsurgical treatments. During ankle replacement surgery, a surgeon removes […]
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What is ankle replacement surgery?
Ankle replacement surgery, also called total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), is an option for people who have lost mobility in their ankle due to arthritis or injury. During an ankle replacement, a surgeon replaces the damaged part of the lower shin and upper foot bone with metal components. The cartilage is replaced with high-density plastic. These […]
5 ankle replacement surgery facts you should know before your procedure
Ankle replacement surgery, also called total ankle arthroplasty, is a procedure most commonly used to treat arthritis in the ankle. During your ankle replacement, a surgeon will remove the damaged bone and cartilage near your ankle joint. They will then replace them with a joint made of plastic and metal. Unlike ankle fusion surgeries, an […]
What is the cost of an ankle replacement surgery?
Medical procedures can be costly, whether you have health insurance or not. For people with high deductible health plans or no health plan at all, the cost of an ankle replacement surgery can be prohibitively high. Below, learn more about the national average price of ankle replacement surgery and how to find a fair cost […]