Department of Bariatric, Ankle Surgery & Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Mini Review
Types of Ankle Surgeries and Ankle Replacement Surgery
Author(s): Dr. Melanie Marin*
Ankle fractures are the third most common osseous injury in the elderly, behind hip and distal radius fractures. While there is a rich history of clinical advancement in the timing, technique, perioperative management, and associated risks of hip fractures, similar evaluations are only more recently being undertaken for ankle fractures. Traditionally, elderly patients were treated more conservatively; however, nonoperative management has been found to be associated with increased mortality. As such, older and less healthy patients have become operative candidates. Ankle surgery may be an option when more-conservative treatments don't relieve ankle pain caused by severe arthritis. The type of surgery that's right for you depends on your age, your level of activity, and the severity of your joint damage or deformity. Severely damaged ankle joints may need to have the bones fused.. View More»
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