Total Ankle / Ankle Replacement Surgery for Arthritis
Edited By: Sigvard T. Hansen, Jr., M.D.
Last updated Monday, August 20, 2007
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Preparing for surgeryPreparation Before any surgery is planned, medical conditions involving the
heart, lung, or kidney need to be evaluated by a primary care
physician.
Any infections that might be present anywhere in the body need to be
treated, and smoking should be discontinued. The surgeon should be made
aware of any allergies or medications that you might be taking.
Plan home and work activities to include six weeks of time after
surgery when you won’t be able to participate in your normal activities. Surgery for arthritis of the ankle 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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