We put a lot of strain on our feet every day, and all that stress adds up over the years. If you’re one of the millions of people dealing with pain, discomfort, swelling, stiffness and soreness in your feet and ankles, there’s a decent chance that you’re dealing with the progression of foot arthritis. Arthritis […]
Effective Tips For Managing Posttraumatic Ankle Arthritis
If you put enough stress on your ankles over the years, there’s a good chance that you’ll eventually notice symptoms of arthritis. Arthritis occurs when the the protective cartilage in our joints wears down, leading to uncomfortable bone on bone contact within the joint. Most people suffer from osteoarthritis, which is the most common form […]
Treating Post-Traumatic Ankle Arthritis
Arthritis is oftentimes viewed as a condition that affects older individuals who have put decades of stress on their joints, but arthritis can also develop in the wake of trauma to an area. If you’re involved in an automobile accident, a sports collision or you fall off a ladder, direct trauma to an area can […]
For Severe Ankle Arthritis, Total Ankle Arthroplasty Trumps Ankle Arthodesis
A new study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery found that although both procedures were often successful, total ankle arthroplasty proved to be the better procedure on multiple levels compared to ankle arthrodesis for patients with severe ankle arthritis. End-stage ankle arthritis can be a disabling condition that oftentimes involves significant pain […]
Three Surgical Treatments For Ankle Arthritis
Arthritis affects millions of Americans, and when it develops in your ankle joint, it’s in your best interest to visit an ankle and foot specialist to see how to best care for the condition. Arthritis does tend to respond well to conservative care treatments, but activities like exercise and physical therapy can’t undo the damage […]