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Ankle Arthritis.

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

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Incidence and risk factors

Incidence

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.

Communicability

Only in very rare incidents is ankle arthritis the result of infection. Even then, it is highly unlikely to be contagious.

Lifestyle risk factors

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.

Injury & trauma risk factors

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.

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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