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🦶 Total Ankle Replacement For some living with chronic ankle pain, Total #AnkleReplacement (TAR) can be a solution - offering treatment of severe ankle arthritis, and allowing patients a chance to regain mobility + live pain-free. During the procedure, damaged ankle joints are replaced with state-of-the-art prosthetic components, typically including metal + plastic parts that work together to replicate natural ankle movement. Key benefits include: - Maintains ankle mobility - Reduces pain significantly - Improves walking ability - Protects surrounding joints . Potential Ankle Joint Replacement candidates are: - Patients w/ end-stage #anklearthritis - Those who’ve exhausted conservative treatments - Individuals with good bone quality - People without significant deformity Modern Ankle Replacement systems boast impressive +90% survival rates at 5 yrs, w/ many patients returning to active lifestyles. While not everyone is a perfect candidate, technological advances continue to expand eligibility criteria. Always consult a fellowship-trained foot and #anklesurgeon to explore your options. . 👇 Dealing with Ankle Arthritis? SHARE your experience and tips #TotalAnkleReplacement . . 🎥 HCA Healthcare UK, Wright Medical, @exactechinc
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