Joint flexibility is an important measure of physical fitness in humans, especially when it comes to determining athletic performance. It is responsible for protecting the muscle-tendon unit under ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Results showed high chondrocyte viability allografts may be a viable treatment option for defects in the ankle ...

Total ankle replacement, or ankle arthroplasty, has increasingly been used in the last 15 years to treat crippling ankle arthritis as the surgical techniques and the materials used for prostheses have ...

Yes, ankle-joint replacement technology exists. That’s something Garrett Wobst, DPM, Avera Medical Group foot and ankle surgeon, more often will say to patients who face arthritic ankle pain. “In just ...

If you have ankle arthritis, your doctor may recommend ankle fusion or replacement. Both procedures can help reduce pain, but ankle replacement offers greater improvement in function. However, ankle ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Results showed elevated joint line levels may indicate decreased patient outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty ...

Ankle arthritis occurs when the cartilage between your shin bone (tibia) and your top foot bone (talus) wears away. Cartilage is the flexible tissue that cushions your joints and absorbs shock. Loss ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Mobility has become increasingly popular over the past couple ...

A doctor might recommend ankle arthroplasty (ankle replacement surgery) if you have ankle arthritis or joint damage due to a previous ankle injury. The procedure relieves pain while retaining the ...

With psoriatic arthritis (PsA), it’s common to have problems with your ankles. You may have joint inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness. It may go along with issues in your feet, knees, and hips ...