Long term consequences of Total Ankle Replacement versus Ankle Fusion; a 25 year national population study of 41,000 patients
Definitive and successful treatment of end stage ankle arthritis is either Total Ankle Replacement (TAR) or Ankle Fusion (AF). Both options place patients on an irreversible pathway that risks harm from further surgery. AF may predispose patients to subsequent hindfoot joint fusion and TAR is associated with high rates of complex revision surgery. The aim is to improve decision making by investigating the risks of further surgery, adjacent joint surgery and rare but serious complications of AF versus TAR.
Healthy patients can put weight on ankles less than three weeks after surgical intervention, study finds
A new study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine suggests putting weight on an ankle—also known as weight bearing—within three weeks of recovering from a surgically repaired fracture is safe.
Ingrown Toenail Self-Care and When to Seek Help
An ingrown toenail is when the corner or side of the toenail grows into the skin next to it. It is a common condition that can cause pain, swelling, and redness. Ingrown toenails affect around 20% of people who see a healthcare provider for foot problems
4 Common Toe Problems That Make Feet Look Abnormal
Four common toe problems can affect your appearance, as they cause deformities in bones and joints. These conditions, such as bunions, hammertoe, and hallux rigidus, may also cause significant pain and progressively worsen.
Signs of a Sprained Ankle vs. Broken Ankle and Treatment Options
A sprained ankle and a broken ankle can cause similar symptoms and even result from similar causes. However, they are very different conditions. A break is a fracture in one of the bones of the ankle, usually the fibula. A sprain is a tear to one or more of the ankle's ligaments, which support the bone.
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