Improvements in implant design have prompted more people with severe arthritis in their ankle to consider ankle replacement to relieve pain. The newest implant is considered by many to be an advance ...

(WXYZ) — When we’re feeling good, we don't think about all of the small movements we make throughout the day - stepping, bending, reaching. But when joint ...

Michael Downs, a former high school and college football player, developed severe problems with his left ankle after years of wear and tear, including numerous ankle sprains. Sometimes, "I could just ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Total ankle arthroplasty has greatly improved in effectiveness to the point where it has gained greater ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Incision healing problems are among the most significant complications facing the total ankle arthroplasty ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning patients and healthcare providers of a “higher than expected risk” of failure in Stryker Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) devices.

A somewhat uncommon procedure is proving to be an effective solution for problems associated with ankle arthritis. When pain becomes persistent and mobility becomes limited, an ankle fusion will ...

Ankle arthritis causes inflammation in the ankle joint. It can make movement and daily tasks, like walking, uncomfortable. An ankle fusion helps by limiting movement, thus relieving ankle pain. Ankle ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The older we get, the more that little aches and pains turn into big aches and pains, but now, a new product is helping prevent knee, hip and ankle problems and helping stop the ...

Ankle fusion and total joint replacement are the two main options for definitive treatment of advanced arthritis. This large British study found that revision rates were significantly higher with ...

When persistent or severe arthritis from a chronic ankle injury or fracture makes walking, exercise, or climbing stairs unbearable, it’s time to consider your treatment options. Ankle replacement ...

Artificial joint replacements for the hip or knee have proven successful over many years, and now Duke University Hospital specialists believe they've developed an ankle replacement that could bring ...