Total Ankle / Ankle Replacement Surgery for Arthritis

Review of the condition

Characteristics of arthritis of the ankle

The ankle joint is made up of the two bones of the lower leg and the first bone in the foot, called the talus. It is often called the tibiotalar joint.

This joint can lose its cartilage covering either through injury, infection, or wear and tear. X-rays will show a narrowed joint with other changes the physician will evaluate.

Surgery for arthritis of the ankle at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington

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