Reasons why most patients have the ankle replacement surgery: 

Primarily for pain relief

Patient can avoid an ankle fusion which results in a stiff ankle, noticeable limp, leg length discrepancy and many times there isn’t any alleviation of pain after fusion surgery

 Benefits of having Total Ankle Replacement include:
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Ability to walk pain-free without a limp

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Obtain optimum range-of-motion, avoid stiffness and immobility

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Enjoy participating in activities such as golf, walking, swimming, exercising

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Enjoy a greater qualify of life