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Ankle replacement

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Ankle anatomy
Ankle anatomy
Alternative Names

Ankle arthroplasty - total; Total ankle arthroplasty


Risks

Risk for any type of surgery includes:

Additional risks for ankle replacement surgery include:

  • Loosening of the artificial joint over time
  • Nerve damage
  • Blood vessel damage
  • Bone break during surgery
  • Ankle weakness, stiffness, instability
  • Dislocation of the artificial joint
  • Allergic reaction to the implant

Review Date: 07/05/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin B. Freedman, MD, MSCE, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Specialists, Bryn Mawr, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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