Are there any new ankle replacement techniques? A new ankle replacement technique developed by Dr. Mark Schon is showing longer-lasting results, with research confirming implants remain intact up to ...

BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - An estimated 10,000 people get ankle replacements every year in the U.S. A surgeon says his patented technique can help these new ankles last longer and with better ...

Ankles — they’re easy to take for granted. But they help you walk, jump, and climb. So when they get arthritis: “Patient gets pain, stiffness, swelling,” explained Dr. Lew C. Schon, an orthopedic ...

For individuals suffering from chronic ankle pain caused by arthritis or trauma, everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing for long periods can become extremely difficult.

Many people expect a little foot pain as they get older. But if your foot or ankle hurts for a long time and rest, ice, medicine and keeping it raised do not help, it’s time to see a foot doctor, also ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ankle arthritis can make everyday movements like walking and climbing painful. For patients who don’t respond to medications, surgery has long been an option, but traditional replacement methods often ...