For patients with severe arthritis of the ankle, total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) provides better long-term function than ankle arthrodesis (AA), reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

People older than 60 with severe ankle arthritis, who don’t participate in high-impact activities, are generally in good health, and are not overweight are usually good candidates for an ankle ...

Doctors classify ankle arthritis based on the extent of cartilage damage. The most severe stage of ankle arthritis is end-stage arthritis, which occurs when you have almost no cartilage in your ankle ...

I have been advising my patients to exercise, keep active, and walk as long as they can to stay mobile and healthy. But seniors often tell me that ankle pain from arthritis limits their activity. W… ...

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Many people expect a little foot pain as they get older. But if your foot or ankle hurts for a long time and rest, ice, medicine and keeping it raised ...

Severe arthritis: If you have osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, you may need arthrodesis. Since arthritis wears away the cartilage that cushions the joint, the bones can rub against each ...

However, some causes may require further treatment.What Can Cause General Ankle Pain When Walking?InjuriesInjuries that can cause ankle pain include:FracturesTendon sprains/tearsLigament ...

Patton Taylor, a 20-year-old grappling with severe arthritis, shared her journey with the condition. ... “It hurts sometimes just to walk because she has it in every joint in her feet.