Surgery is rarely the first choice, but it may be recommended for conditions that negatively impact your mobility, and gait, and cause severe pain. Learn more about total ankle replacement surgery by consulting with your local experts at the Potomac Podiatry Group in Sterling, Chantilly, Woodbridge, VA, White Plains, Crofton, and Annapolis, MD.
Ankle Arthritis
Severe ankle arthritis is one of the most common conditions treated with ankle replacement surgery. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that connects the joints is worn out or damaged in the ankle, three bones can be affected by this condition.
Age is usually to blame for ankle arthritis, but it can also be caused by injuries, fractures, and other health problems. Usual symptoms of arthritis can include pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of mobility.
Non-invasive forms of treatment are usually the first step when treating these symptoms, but these may not provide the necessary relief if your condition is severe.
Ankle Replacement Surgery
To treat advanced ankle arthritis, your doctor may suggest total ankle replacement surgery, which involves surgically remaking the ankle joint. The damaged parts of the joint are replaced with prosthetics made to function just like your natural joint.
There are many benefits to ankle replacement surgery, including pain relief and increased range of movement, but there are also considerations to account for with any surgery, so speak with your doctor about your circumstances.
Ankle Replacement Surgery in Sterling, Chantilly, and Woodbridge, VA, and White Plains, Crofton, and Annapolis, MD
If you believe you may benefit from ankle replacement surgery and live in or near the areas of Sterling, Chantilly, and Woodbridge, VA, and White Plains, Crofton, and Annapolis, MD, you can schedule a consultation with the Potomac Podiatry Group by dialing (703) 444-9555 for the Sterling, VA, office, (703) 490-5599 for Chantilly, VA, (703) 583-5959 for Woodbridge, VA, (301) 645-1406 for White Plains, MD, (410) 721-4505 for Crofton, MD, and (411) 263-3100 for Annapolis, MD.