Ankle replacement, or ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged articular surfaces of the human ankle joint with prosthetic components. This procedure is becoming the treatment of choice for patients requiring arthroplasty of the ankle, replacing the conventional use of arthrodesis, the fusion of the bones, for the same underlying joint damage.
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Ankle replacement, or ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged articular surfaces of the human ankle joint with prosthetic components.
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Ankle replacement, or ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged articular surfaces of the human ankle joint with prosthetic components.
Treats: Osteoarthritis, Indications
The indications for the operation in general are as follow: patients with primary or posttraumatic osteoarthritis with relatively low functional demand; patients with severe ankle rheumatoid arthritis but not severe osteoporosis of the ankle; patients suitable for arthrodesis but rejecting it.
Treats: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Indications
The indications for the operation in general are as follow: patients with primary or posttraumatic osteoarthritis with relatively low functional demand; patients with severe ankle rheumatoid arthritis but not severe osteoporosis of the ankle; patients suitable for arthrodesis but rejecting it.
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