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 ...

DISEASE. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DISCOVERED A BREAKTHROUGH WAY TO CONDUCT TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENT SURGERY. THE PROCEDURE IS CALLED ZIMMER BIOMET. TRABECULAR METAL TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENT. IT’S A LONG ...

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Are there any new ankle replacement techniques? A new ankle replacement technique developed by Dr. Mark Schon is showing longer-lasting results, with research confirming implants remain intact up to ...

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 ...

Arthritis can be debilitating anywhere in the body, but for 61-year-old David Sander, the pain in his ankle was keeping him from enjoying retirement. “If I walked one day, I couldn’t walk for two,” ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Ankle fusion was associated with more adjunctive hindfoot procedures vs. total ankle replacement. Ankle ...

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 ...

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.

REPLACEMENT USED IN TINA'S SURGERY. DR. SCHON JOINS US NOW WITH MORE INFORMATION. THANKS FOR BEING HERE. >> THANK YOU FOR HAVING ME. JENNIFER: YOU'RE WELCOME. EXPLAIN WHAT YOU CO-INVENTED. >> SURE, ...

SPRINGFIELD - It is a joint you might take for granted most days, but one that is key to mobility and arthritic pain in it can greatly impact lifestyle. If severe enough, some sufferers find ...

Once disparaged as borderline quackery, the total ankle replacement is gaining acceptance as a treatment for crippling arthritis and serious injuries. For years, doctors discouraged patients from ...