Ankle fusion and total joint replacement are the two main options for definitive treatment of advanced arthritis. This large British study found that revision rates were significantly higher with ...

For people with ankle arthritis, every step can be a struggle. When medication and bracing don’t bring relief, patients may look for surgical options. Who should consider fusion and which patients are ...

A somewhat uncommon procedure is proving to be an effective solution for problems associated with ankle arthritis.

April 19 (Reuters) - Fifteen-times major champion Tiger Woods has undergone fusion surgery on a bone in his ankle, he said on Wednesday, 10 days after he withdrew from the Masters due to injury. The ...

Total ankle replacement and ankle fusion for patients with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis had similar clinical outcome scores at 52 weeks after surgery, according to published results. Andrew J.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Union rate did not differ between patients who received allograft, autograft or no biologic adjuvant during foot ...

A doctor might recommend ankle arthroplasty (ankle replacement surgery) if you have ankle arthritis or joint damage due to a previous ankle injury. The procedure relieves pain while retaining the ...

After making the cut at Augusta National earlier this month, Tiger Woods cut his Masters weekend short due to soreness in his right foot. Now it appears the rest of his major championship season will ...

Doctors often recommend surgery for serious ankle injuries like fractures and arthritis. In some cases, they may suggest alternatives, including pain medication, physical therapy, and steroid ...

An uncommon surgery is changing lives for people with ankle arthritis. For those who have long-term pain and difficulty walking, ankle fusion surgery is one option. But some people, like 86-year-old ...

Arthrodesis is a procedure that involves the surgical fusion of two joints. Because the procedure immobilizes the joints, doctors typically only recommend it for severe joint pain or damage. Share on ...