Ankle fusion surgery is a surgical procedure for treating end stage ankle arthritis. Recovery time can vary, but it typically takes several months. Learn more.

Experts discuss what to expect after ankle surgery Patients can expect to return to many of their activities after ankle fusion and total ankle replacement.

Explore all options before ankle fusionQ: I have injury-related osteoarthritis in my right ankle. My orthopedic surgeon said, in essence, that it’s ankle fusion or nothing for me — and that ...

Ankle fusion and total joint replacement are the two main options for definitive treatment of advanced arthritis. This large British study found that revision rates were significantly higher with ...

He has helped develop new methods for treatment of ankle arthritis (ankle fusion & ankle replacement), midfoot arthritis, ankle & hindfoot arthroscopy and forefoot problems.<br><br> Dr. Saltzman ...

If an ankle fusion is needed in a patient, Jones said keeping the lateral malleolus provides the opportunity to convert the fusion to an ankle replacement at a later time.

Patients with ankle problems that make walking painful are increasingly opting to replace the joint, giving them more flexibility and range of motion. Until recently, doctors typically fused bones ...