Total Ankle / Ankle Replacement Surgery for Arthritis

Edited By: Sigvard T. Hansen, Jr., M.D.
Last updated Monday, August 20, 2007

About the procedure

What are the technical details of total ankle / ankle replacement surgery for arthritis of the ankle? What is actually done?

The skin incision will be primarily in the front of the ankle with smaller incisions on the outside.

The foot bone is replaced with a smooth metal surface and a high-density polyethylene (plastic).

You will wake up from surgery in a dressing that is hard in the back and soft in the front, which will protect your foot and ankle and allow swelling.

How long does total ankle / ankle replacement surgery for arthritis of the ankle usually take?

Surgery for arthritis of the ankle at the University of Washington

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