Ankle Fusion

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Ankle arthritis is a joint disorder in the foot joint that causes extreme pain. Ankle fusion surgery is performed to control pain and swelling caused by ankle arthritis. This surgery, also known as arthrodesis, is the joining of two or more bones.

If individuals have severe swelling and pain in their ankles, surgical method is preferred. Ankle fusion surgery is performed with spinal (epidural) anesthesia and takes between 1 and 4 hours.

With age, damage occurs to the cartilage tissue at the ends of joints and bones. Inflammation, pain and swelling occur in damaged joints. Arthritis can also be caused by severe sprains, broken bones, and ligament separations in some cases.

If individuals have arthritis that causes severe pain, foot and ankle movements are restricted due to muscle and dysfunction, and individuals cannot step on their feet properly, they are considered suitable for ankle fusion surgery.

Ankle fusion is usually performed to reduce or improve symptoms of arthritis. This surgery involves removing damaged cartilage tissue and bones and joining two or more bones together. This surgery, performed under spinal (epidural) anesthesia, takes between 1 and 4 hours.

After surgery, patients stay in the hospital for 3 to 5 days. It is important to keep, the operated foot stable, hence, patients could be fitted with a cast. Furthermore, patiretts would have to use a walker or crutches to walk after surgery. The operated foot should be kept above heart level during resting and sleeping. Partients are recommended to start physical therapy to restore foot functions. Physical therapy is very important for the healing process and regaining foot functions. Patierts should not put apply any weight on their operated feet while walking for at least 6 months. It is possible to resume witth the work activities 4 months post-operatively by wearing orthopeadic shoes or with the support of crutches when engaged with daily activities. Although it varies from individual to individual, full recovery is achieved between 9 and 12 months.

• Correct and proper use of prescribed medicines is highly important
• It is very important to keep the operated foot above heart level to prevent swelling
• After surgery, individuals must move with crutches or walker support
• After 4 months, you can return to daily life with the use of special boots
• No weight should be placed on the operated foot for at least 6 months
• Physical therapy should be started to help with the healing process and regain ankle functions
• The incision area should be kept clean and dry to prevent infection

Ankle fusion surgery is performed to treat arthritis. Arthritis can cause severe pain and swelling, especially in the ankle area. In the event that it causes limitation of movement in the ankle, it could warrant for a surgical intervention to be performed. pain and swelling are efficiently addressed with the surgery. Patients who cannot execute their physical and daily life activities a due to their symptoms would be able to resume with these activies effortlessly after the ankle fusion operation.

The Ankle Fusion Operation cost varies depending on the healthcare provider, orthopedist’s experiences, surgery method, situations of disorder and location where treatment is performed.

As Prospero Medical, we offer affordable Ankle Fusion Surgery in Turkey. To learn more about the Ankle Fusion Operation, please contact us for a free quotation.