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 ...

Patients in central Ohio now have access to advanced technology for total ankle replacements. Dr. Tobin Eckel of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the first surgeon in the region to ...

Columbus, Ohio-based The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center now offers GPS-assisted total ankle replacement using the Advita GPS platform. Tobin Eckel, MD, became the first surgeon in the ...

Total ankle replacement can reduce ankle arthritis pain and improve function when other treatments fail; learn who may be a candidate and what recovery involves.

After ankle replacement surgery, most people get back to their regular activities in 6 months to a year. Before that, you'll work with a physical therapist or on your own to gain strength and range of ...

DURHAM (WTVD) -- Watching Nancy Bryson walk now, you'd never know something so simple was once a real struggle for her. "I couldn't walk on ground unless it was level, and it would just take a small ...

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 ...

BALTIMORE, Md (KFSN) -- A stumble on the sidewalk, a turn in high heels, or a fall on the sports field, ankle sprains happen to just about everyone. Most heal successfully on their own, but about five ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- More than 50 million Americans suffer from some form of arthritis. Between 6 percent and 13 percent of them have ankle arthritis. These patients feel pain with every single ...