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I am in my 50’s and my ankle pain has gotten to the point where I can barely walk without pain, especially in the mornings. I’m normally fairly active and my ankle has been bothersome since I fractured it in my 20’s. What are my treatment options as far as pain reduction? Can they replace your ankle like they do knees now?
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Advances in technology now show good results with ankle replacements. Currently, there are two options that allow for improved function and decreased pain: a mobile implant, that allows for motion in multiple planes, and a fixed-bearing, that allows for pointing and flexing the ankle, but little side to side motion. Both are considered equal and implant choice is determined by the surgeon and the patient.
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