Ankle arthritis can force you to step away from doing the activities you love, the activities that often define you.
Find out about treatment options, watch patient success stories, and learn about Stryker’s Total Ankle Replacement procedure that can be customized to your unique ankle anatomy to relieve pain and increase mobility — so you can return to doing the things that make life fun. That make you happy. That make you, you.
JOI Foot and Ankle Physicians. Pictured from left to right:
Dr. Carrasquillo, Dr. Vosseller, Dr. Gould
If you’re experiencing foot pain, life can be miserable, especially if you have a bunion, claw toe, a stubborn injury or flat foot deformity. This can lead to difficulty in walking and other outdoor activities. Some patients have arthritis or nerve damage resulting from trauma. Athletes may have pain from injury. Proper treatment for an injured foot or ankle is key. Fractures are one of the most common injuries to the foot and ankle. Seeking medical help is the first defense to relieving pain. JOI has identified 5 Foot and Ankle Symptoms You Should Not Ignore. JOI Foot Doctor Services Include:Plantar fasciitis, Bunions, Arthrits, Hammertoes, Neuromas, Claw Toe Corrections, Fractures, Total Ankle Reconstruction and Fusions of the Ankle. Ankle injuries happen to people of all ages. Whether you injure your ankle by walking on uneven surfaces or working in the yard, treatment should not be ignored. Injuries to the ankle are defined by the kind of tendon, ligament, bone or tissue that is impaired.
For more information or appointments, please call 904-JOI-2000 or go to JOIonline.net.
JOI San Marco, Dr. Hiram Carrasquillo & Dr. Turner Vosseller and at the JOI Beaches, Dr. Mark Gould.
Ankle arthritis occurs when the protective cartilage between bones gradually wears down, causing bones to rub together. This bone-on-bone contact causes pain and makes it more difficult to move. Ankle arthritis can range from less severe to more severe. Total Ankle Replacement is a treatment for severe ankle arthritis.
Symptoms of ankle arthritis
Main causes of ankle arthritis
Non-surgical options
Used for less severe arthritis
Surgical options
For less severe to moderately severe arthritis
For severe arthritis
See comparison chart: Replace or fuse?
*Based on survey conducted by PearlDiver Technologies, Inc. in April, 2018.
Total ankle replacement is for severe ankle arthritis. In ankle replacement, the physician replaces damaged cartilage with an implant that bends and flexes easily, similar to a healthy ankle. Ankle replacement relieves ankle pain and increases mobility, allowing you to get back to activities you love. And it can take half the recovery time of the traditional procedure, ankle fusion. See the comparison chart below.
Procedure customized to your ankle anatomy
Only Stryker Total Ankle Replacement procedures feature a personalized preoperative navigation system option. Using a CT scan of your ankle in advance of your surgery, Stryker can create a plan for sizing and aligning the implant to your unique anatomy, for the most natural fit possible.
Before Total Ankle Replacement, most patients would get an ankle fusion to help relieve end-stage ankle arthritis pain. While ankle fusion is still an effective option for relieving ankle arthritis pain, it prevents motion and many studies1-5 have shown benefits of Total Ankle Replacement over ankle fusion.
References:
Important Safety Information is available here.
Individual results and activity levels after surgery vary and depend on many factors including age, weight and prior activity level. There are risks and recovery times associated with surgery and there are certain individuals who should not undergo surgery. Only a physician can tell you if this product and associated procedure are right for you and your unique circumstances. Please consult with a physician for complete information regarding benefits, risks, anticipated implant duration and possible outcomes.
