A somewhat uncommon procedure is proving to be an effective solution for problems associated with ankle arthritis.

An uncommon surgery is changing lives for people with ankle arthritis. For those who have long-term pain and difficulty walking, ankle fusion surgery is one option. But some people, like 86-year-old ...

Total ankle replacement and ankle fusion for patients with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis had similar clinical outcome scores at 52 weeks after surgery, according to published results. Andrew J.

A study of persons with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis found that both total ankle replacement (TAR) and ankle fusion (AF) improve patients quality of life and have similar clinical scores and risks ...

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 ...

Before stepping out for a walk, don't just tie your shoelaces. Wear ankle weights to boost the intensity of your exercise. They are weights attached to a broad strap that nicely wraps around the ankle ...

Total ankle replacement, or ankle arthroplasty, has increasingly been used in the last 15 years to treat crippling ankle arthritis as the surgical techniques and the materials used for prostheses have ...

Walking is a staple in my weekly routine. I log a 3.5-mile loop around my neighborhood at least a few times per week. Lately, I have noticed an interesting trend. At least half of the women I pass on ...