DISEASE. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DISCOVERED A BREAKTHROUGH WAY TO CONDUCT TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENT SURGERY. THE PROCEDURE IS CALLED ZIMMER BIOMET. TRABECULAR METAL TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENT. IT’S A LONG ...

(WXYZ) — When we’re feeling good, we don't think about all of the small movements we make throughout the day - stepping, bending, reaching. But when joint ...

A doctor might recommend ankle arthroplasty (ankle replacement surgery) if you have ankle arthritis or joint damage due to a previous ankle injury. The procedure relieves pain while retaining the ...

For individuals suffering from chronic ankle pain caused by arthritis or trauma, everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing for long periods can become extremely difficult.

Two surgeons with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) have performed a successful total ankle replacement at Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center. It’s the first such procedure to take place at a Knoxv ...

Joint replacements are pretty common with many people getting a new knee or hip to alleviate their pain, but when it comes to the ankle, the option was often less appealing. The surgery to fix it was ...

Are there any new ankle replacement techniques? A new ankle replacement technique developed by Dr. Mark Schon is showing longer-lasting results, with research confirming implants remain intact up to ...

If you have ankle arthritis, your doctor may recommend ankle fusion or replacement. Both procedures can help reduce pain, but ankle replacement offers greater improvement in function. However, ankle ...

A somewhat uncommon procedure is proving to be an effective solution for problems associated with ankle arthritis.

Yes, ankle-joint replacement technology exists. That’s something Garrett Wobst, DPM, Avera Medical Group foot and ankle surgeon, more often will say to patients who face arthritic ankle pain. “In just ...

A breakthrough procedure is helping patients when it comes to total ankle replacement surgery. Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore studied the procedure called Zimmer Biomet Trabecular Metal Total Ankle ...