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 […]
Ankle Replacements Are Keeping Patients Moving
A short while ago Dr. Silverman was featured on KARE 11 for a story on total ankle replacement. We were more than happy to open our doors for the media, and now the story has been picked up by the Minnesota Sun Current. We’re glad the story has received a little more traction, and we […]
Ankle Replacement Can Get You Back On Your Feet
According to a report by ABC 30 in California, more than 50 million Americans are affected by some form of arthritis. Roughly 10 percent, or 5 million of those individuals suffer from arthritis of the ankle. Arthritis of the ankle can cause a variety of different symptoms, including: Pain, both while standing and in non-weightbearing […]
Average BMI of Obese Patients Does Not Decrease After Ankle Surgery
A new study has found that, on average, the BMI (Body Mass Index) of patients does not decrease following ankle reconstruction surgery. The study examined the BMIs of 150 overweight or obese patients who had successful ankle fusion or replacements. Researchers found no significant change in BMI 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after […]