The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning patients and healthcare providers of a “higher than expected risk” of failure in Stryker Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) devices.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . QUEBEC CITY — In this video from the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting, Jensen K. Henry, ...

Ankle fusion and total joint replacement are the two main options for definitive treatment of advanced arthritis. This large British study found that revision rates were significantly higher with ...

The FDA reminded healthcare providers and patients on Thursday that several Exactech joint replacement devices packaged in defective bags should be closely monitored for device wear or failure. Many ...

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 ...

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 . Younger patients may have worse outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty compared with older patients. Higher ...

Ankle replacement surgery involves removing damaged parts of the ankle joint and replacing them with an artificial joint. It is an option when noninvasive treatments, such as physical therapy, have ...

The goal in total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), consistent with other joint prostheses procedures, is to reduce pain while preserving a natural range of motion. Until now, the ankle market has been slow ...