Having a total ankle replacement is one solution that your doctor may discuss with you to help get you back to a normal, active life.
The reasons to have a total ankle replacement vary from person to person. But, the goal is the same – to provide exactly what you need to get your mobility back.
The bones in your ankle joint are the shinbone (tibia), the lower part of the ankle joint (talus) and the smaller bone in the lower leg (fibula). Your ligaments hold these bones together and keep them stable. Tendons connect your muscles to the bone and help your ankle and toes move.
A thin, smooth liner called cartilage covers your bones. Cartilage acts like a cushion and releases a special fluid to lubricate the ankle. This reduces friction, or rubbing, between your bones as they move.
If you have ankle pain, you may have wear and tear on your bones or cartilage. Most of the time, this damage is caused by ankle arthritis. Arthritis starts after years of non-stop movement and pressure on your ankle joint. It can damage your protective cartilage, which makes it hurt to move your leg or foot.
Some non-surgical treatment options are medicine, physical therapy or lifestyle changes, like losing weight. If those don’t provide relief, your doctor may recommend total ankle replacement surgery.
Today, more and more patients in the United States have ankle surgery to help them feel better and move more easily.2
One type of ankle surgery is an ankle fusion. With an ankle fusion surgery, two or more bones in the ankle are joined together.
An ankle replacement surgery is different. During a total ankle replacement surgery, a doctor takes out the damaged parts of your ankle joint and replaces them with new parts. Basically, this lets you keep more of your natural bone while helping your ankle move like it should.3-8
When a surgeon replaces the damaged parts with new parts, they help your ankle move like it should.
During ankle replacement surgery, your doctor will:
Ankle Fusion (Top Illustration)
Ankle Replacement (Bottom Illustration)
Getting you back on your feet – one step at a time.
Advita Ortho’s Vantage® Total Ankle was created by a team of engineers and surgeon leaders from around the world. These experts are passionate about helping ankle patients get back to what they love.
Some of the unique features of Advita’s Vantage Ankle Replacement System include:
With any surgery, there are potential risks, and results will vary depending on the patient. Joint replacement surgery is not for everyone. Check with your physician to determine if you are a candidate for joint replacement surgery. Your physician will consider the risks and benefits associated with this procedure, as well as individual factors such as the cause of your condition, your age, height, weight and activity level.
The information contained within this website is for educational purposes only and is not providing medical advice. This information is not intended to replace the expert guidance of your orthopedic surgeon. Please direct any questions or concerns you may have to your orthopedic surgeon. Decisions concerning patient care and treatment should be made solely by your physician(s). With any surgery, there are potential risks and results will vary depending on the patient.
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