Ankle fusion is no longer the only acceptable procedure for patients suffering from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis

Today patients have the advantage of improved implant devices 

Ankle fusions may be taken down and replaced with the total ankle replacement 

Optimum range-of-motion can be obtained which depends upon soft-tissue healing following surgery 

Many patients are able to enjoy normal flexion, extension and lateral movement of their ankle and foot (up, down and side-to-side)