Ankle Arthritis.
Edited By: Bruce J. Sangeorzan, M.D.
Last updated Wednesday, August 06, 2008
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Incidence and risk factorsWho gets ankle arthritis and why? Ankle arthritis may occur from wear and tear, as part of a systemic
arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis, or as a result of an injury.
The deformity in limb may contribute to excessive wear and tear and
early onset of arthritis. For example repeated ankle sprains that
result from the foot deformity could lead to arthritis.
Is ankle arthritis contagious? Only in very rare incidents is ankle arthritis the result of infection. Even then, it is highly unlikely to be contagious.Is probability for acquiring ankle arthritis affected by diet, metabolism, lifestyle, etc? There is some evidence that a high level of recreational participation
in sports is associated with a higher incidence of ankle and foot
arthritis. The exact risk factors are not well known.Is ankle arthritis likely to result from injury or trauma? Ankle arthritis is commonly associated with prior fracture of the ankle
or any of the bones that make up the ankle joint. It also seems likely
that repeated sprains of the ankle may lead to ankle arthritis over
time.
Surgery for Ankle Arthritis at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-731-4830 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USA
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