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CategoryFoot and Ankle (Ankle)Ankle Fusion, Transfibular Foot & Ankle Ankle Fusion, Transfibular Ankle fusion or arthrodesis fuses the bones of the joint completely, making one continuous bone. The surgeon uses pins, plates and screws, or rods to hold the bones in the proper position while the joint(s) fuse. If the joints do not... READ MORE Ankle Fracture SurgeryFoot & Ankle Ankle Fracture Surgery Ankle Fracture “I broke my ankle.” A broken ankle is also known as an ankle “fracture.” This means that one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint are separated into pieces. There may be ligaments damaged... READ MORE Plantar FasciitisFoot & Ankle Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis (fashee-EYE-tiss) is the most common cause of pain on the bottom of the heel. Approximately 2 million patients are treated for this condition every year. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the strong band of tissue that supports the... READ MORE Lateral Ankle Ligament ReconstructionFoot & Ankle Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction This procedure is performed to correct chronic ankle instability that has not responded to treatment such as physical therapy. Ankle instability occurs when ligaments are stretched or torn. A simple repair, known as the... READ MORE Diagnostic Ankle ArthroscopyFoot & Ankle Diagnostic Ankle Arthroscopy Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure orthopaedic surgeons use to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint. The word arthroscopy comes from two Greek words, “arthro” (joint) and “skopein” (to look).... READ MORE Arthroscopic Ankle Cartilage RepairFoot & Ankle Arthroscopic Ankle Cartilage Repair This minimally invasive procedure is used to repair damaged cartilage in the ankle joint. Small incisions are made on each side of the front of the ankle. Fluid is injected into the joint. This expands the joint, giving the... READ MORE Ankle SprainFoot & Ankle Ankle Sprain A sprained ankle is a very common injury. Approximately 25,000 people experience it each day. A sprained ankle can happen to athletes and non-athletes, children and adults. It can happen when you take part in sports and physical fitness activities.... READ MORE Ankle TightropeFoot & Ankle Ankle Tightrope Syndesmotic injuries to the ankle occur in approximately 10 percent of all patients with ankle fractures, but they can also occur with soft-tissue injuries in the absence of fracture. They usually result from severe external rotation of the ankle,... READ MORE Ankle ReplacementFoot & Ankle Ankle Replacement In Ankle replacement or arthroplasty, the damaged ankle joint is replaced with an artificial implant (prosthesis). Although not as common as total hip or knee joint replacement, advances in implant design have made ankle replacement a feasible... READ MORE | ||
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