A total ankle replacement, or ankle arthroplasty, is performed when the tissues and structures of the ankle joint are damaged beyond natural repair. In this surgery, the bone surfaces and other tissues are removed and replaced with prosthetic components. The artificial components are generally made of medical-grade titanium and polyethylene materials. After you recover from…
Foot & Ankle
Causes of Diabetic Foot Pain
Foot pain is one of the many complications that patients with diabetes often develop. In addition to making changes to your lifestyle and closely monitoring your blood sugar levels, a critical part of diabetes management is checking your feet regularly. Check for scrapes, cuts, sores, pain – any sign that points to a wound or…
Causes of an Ankle Sprain
A sprained ankle is a common musculoskeletal injury across virtually all age groups. The ankle joint is particularly vulnerable to damage because of its small size and the various weight-bearing and twisting forces exerted on it when the body is in motion. An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments that connect…