Ankle Joint Replacement Surgery In Missoula Montana

As technology evolves so do treatment options. Ankle replacement surgery has improved over the past 10 years in terms of customization of the implant and precision of anatomical measurements. Proper sizing and alignment is crucial because this impacts the surgical outcome. Using your own CT scan, advanced technology models your unique anatomy and creates a pre-surgery plan, including custom alignment guides, specific to each patient.

Ankle pain that reduces your ability to move, walk or bear weight can impact your quality of life. A healthy ankle joint moves freely up and down, side to side and rotates so that you can perform activities without even thinking about what is happening at your ankle. To function optimally the ankle relies on many parts to integrate, including bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and nerves.

What can cause ankle pain?

The cartilage in your ankle joint acts as a cushion for daily shock absorption and protects the bone that provides structure for your joint. This cartilage can break down due to injury, disease or wear and tear over time (arthritis). Without this cushion the bone on bone friction can cause ankle pain. In ankle joint replacement the surgeon replaces the bone ends with metal components of cobalt chromium alloy, separated with medical grade inserts, essentially giving you a new ankle. Now your joint glides easily, returning flexibility and mobility.

Symptoms of ankle arthritis

• tenderness or pain
• reduced mobility to move, walk, or bear weight
• stiffness in the ankle joint
• swelling in the ankle joint

When is the right time for Ankle Replacement Surgery

At Missoula Bone & Joint’s Foot & Ankle Specialty Clinic we understand that the decision to have a joint replacement procedure is seldom an easy one.  Brent Roster, MD and Glenn Jarrett, MD are Missoula Bone & Joint’s board certified surgeons that perform ankle replacement surgery. They will work with you to provide a comprehensive evaluation of your particular condition and when making recommendations will consider various factors such as your age, health profile, and desired activity level.

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