“Can ankle arthritis be fixed?”

Severe ankle arthritis can be fixed with either an ankle fusion or a joint replacement.

Yes! Depending on the extent of ankle arthritis there are several options available including Ankle Injections: Mixture of steroid and long acting anesthetic to reduce pain to a joint Arthroscopy: Cleaning out any inflammation, debris within the ankle joint Arthroplasty: Like the hip and knee, we can also replace the ankle as well with joint implants Arthrodesis: We can fuse the ankle to remove the joint surface to allow no motion which in turn will reduce pain Dr Thomas George Jr

Yes, but it depends on the type of arthritis and to what degree.

Treatment of ankle arthritis is personalized as dependent on severity of disease and individual functional status. Treatment can include bracing, injections, fusions and ankle replacement depending on multiple factors. Good to see a fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon to see what options may be best for you.