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What is ankle arthritis?

It is wear of the cartilage in the ankle joint. Unlike the knee or hip, in the ankle it is almost always a consequence of previous injuries: fractures, repeated sprains or chronic instability, sometimes many years later. It can also result from rheumatoid arthritis, hemophilia or foot deformities.

What symptoms does it cause?

Pain when walking, especially on uneven ground or stairs, stiffness, swelling, loss of motion and, over time, pain at rest and limping.

How is it treated without surgery?

With weight control, low-impact activity such as cycling or swimming, rocker-sole shoes, braces or orthoses that limit painful motion, short courses of pain relievers and anti-inflammatories, physical therapy and injections.

What surgical options exist?

In early stages, arthroscopy to remove bone spurs or osteotomies to correct alignment. In advanced arthritis, ankle fusion (arthrodesis), which reliably eliminates pain, or ankle replacement, which preserves some motion in selected patients. The specialist recommends the option based on age, activity and foot condition.

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