More than 54 million American adults have arthritis, with many experiencing painful foot or ankle arthritis. At Cascade Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, P.C. in The Dalles and Hood River, Oregon, board-certified orthopedic surgeon Gregory Stanley, MD, MBA, FAAOS, and the team expertly treat foot and ankle arthritis. They offer conservative and surgical treatment options to help you break free of arthritis limitations. To schedule a foot and ankle arthritis consultation, call the office or request an appointment online today.
What is a total ankle replacement?
A total ankle replacement (arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure that involves resurfacing the ends of your shin bone and lower ankle bone with metal components and placing a plastic spacer in-between.
The team at Cascade Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, P.C. explores every non-surgical treatment option, like physical therapy and medication, before recommending total ankle replacement. If these treatments fail to relieve your ankle pain and symptoms, you may be a candidate for surgery.
Ankle replacement is less common than other joint replacement procedures, such as hip or knee arthroplasty. The multidisciplinary team at Cascade Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, P.C., combines new and established techniques to produce excellent results. All their surgeons are fellowship-trained in advanced foot and ankle reconstruction and help to the highest standards.
Why would I need a total ankle replacement?
Late-stage ankle arthritis is the most common reason for total ankle replacement surgery. Ankle arthritis causes wear-and-tear damage to the cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones at a joint.
Cartilage is essential for pain-free motion, so ankle arthritis often leads to pain and swelling that limits your ability to walk. If ankle arthritis negatively affects your quality of life, the highly skilled surgeons at Cascade Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, P.C. can help.
What are my options for a total ankle replacement?
First, your provider at Cascade Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, P.C., performs a thorough evaluation of your ankle. They may take a weight-bearing X-ray to check your ankle alignment and confirm a diagnosis of ankle arthritis. Then, they discuss your best options for ankle replacement.
In addition to expert foot and ankle surgeons, your team of providers includes primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and physical therapists. These providers work together to educate and prepare you for ankle replacement surgery.
Before your procedure, you attend a pre-surgery joint education class at Cascade Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, P.C. Afterward, you meet with your physical therapists to help you recover comfortably at home or at a rehabilitation facility.
To learn more about total ankle replacement, call Cascade Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, P.C., or request an appointment online today.
