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Ankle Replacement & Ankle Fusion
Ankle fusion is a type of surgery to fuse the bones of your ankle into one piece. It’s also known as ankle arthrodesis. The surgery is usually done to treat arthritis in the ankle.
Ankle fusion or ankle replacement may be recommended when end-stage arthritis is diagnosed. The ankle cartilage has worn away, and bone painfully rubs against bone.
You may need an ankle fusion or ankle replacement, if you have severe arthritis in your ankle. It can cause symptoms such as severe pain, inflammation, and stiffness. These can lead to difficulty walking. The 3 main types of ankle arthritis are:
- Osteoarthritis, caused by wear and tear over time
- Rheumatoid arthritis, caused by an autoimmune disease that affects the joints
- Arthritis due to previous injury of your joint
Every surgery has risks. The risks of ankle fusion include:
- Infection
- Damage to nearby nerves
- Bleeding
- Blood clot
- The bones not joining together properly
- Misalignment of the bones
- New arthritis in nearby joints (very common)
While there is no cure for ankle arthritis, the condition can be managed. Conservative measures can include:
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Steroid medications injected into the joints
- Braces to support the joints/li>
- Custom shoes
- Physical therapy
- Avoidance of aggravating activities
Over time, as the ankle cartilage wears away and the pain is significant, surgery may be the only way to manage symptoms.
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Meet Our Board Certified Podiatrist
Our doctor, specialize in Trauma/Injury/Fractures, Diabetic Foot Care, Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery, Pediatric Foot Care, Wound Care,, Arthritic Foot & Ankle, Custom Orthotics, Geriatric Foot Care, Ingrown Nails, Fall Prevention, Hammertoes, Sports Medicine, Bunions, Fungal Nails, Foot & Ankle Pain, and Flatfoot.
Dr. Martins has been trained in both Canada and the United States, mastering the art of foot and ankle surgery.
Insurance & Forms Of Payment
Podiatry services are covered by most insurance plans. We understand the process of submitting your claim and have the expertise to ensure rapid submission of your claim. For most patients, the experience of having their medical treatments paid for by the insurance company is an effortless and smooth process.
We also take Visa, Mastercard, Debit, Discover, Check and Cash. All Service and Products HSA or Flex spending accounts can be used. Receipt will be provided. We do not accept Medicaid as a secondary to PPO/ HMO or any combined medicare plans.
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Foot And Ankle Treatments In Michigan
For our patient’s convenience, we offer our service for Ankle fusion in Adrian, MI, Ankle fusion in Ann Arbor, MI, and Ankle fusion in Jackson, MI locations. We have our own digital x-ray, MRI, Cat-scan, and ultrasound equipment at many of our podiatry clinics. Our on-site podiatric physical therapy clinics allow for constant communication between the physicians and physical therapists, ensuring the most effective therapy and successful recovery for our patients.
