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Ankle Arthritis.

Edited By: Bruce J. Sangeorzan, M.D.
Last updated Wednesday, August 06, 2008

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Symptoms

Anatomy

Ankle arthritis may affect any of the three bones that make up the ankle joint: the tibia, the fibula and the talus. The talus is a small but important bone that connects the foot to the leg.

Initial symptoms

Pain and swelling are the key warning signs of ankle arthritis.

Progression

It's difficult to predict the progression of the symptoms of ankle arthritis. Some cases progress very slowly, and some may progress very rapidly.

Conditions with similar symptoms

There are many small joints near the ankle joint that may mimic ankle arthritis. The closest major joint is the subtalar joint. Because the joints are small and close together and they may be affected by similar activities, it may take specific examination and x-rays to determine which joint is causing the symptoms.

Ankle arthritis

Surgery for Ankle Arthritis at the University of Washington

If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure, 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.

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