Ankle joint replacement surgery is a type of surgical operation in which orthopedists replace the ankle joint with another artificial one.

The ankle joint may be damaged as a result of trauma or as a result of osteoarthritis and other affections.

Know more about ankle replacement surgery success rate, cost, different technologies, indications, and more with orthopedists of the World Orthopedic Specialist Center.

Indications of ankle joint replacement surgery

Your orthopedists may  choose an ankle joint replacement surgery if you suffer from severe joint pain as well as for those with ankle joint wear problems.

 ankle joint wear problems may accour due to inflammation of this joint which occurs as a result of some diseases just as:

– rheumatoid arthritis.

– Osteoporosis.

– Previous injury to the joint. 

But here it should be noted that not every joint pain or inflammation needs to undergo ankle joint replacement surgery, we usually make sure to perform all examinations for our clients at the world Orthopedic Specialist center before taking a surgical decision, and in some cases, drug treatment such as corticosteroid injections may be an appropriate solution and other times surgery is a necessity.

Ankle replacement surgery success rate

The success rate and remaining of the artificial joint in good status is depend on some factors, the most important of them is following the physician instructions toward movement and taking of medications.

The References refer to that, success rate of Ankle joint replacement surgery is about 80-90%.

And also refer to the artificial ankle will still be in place for 10 years, while some ankle replacements will loosen early due to individual causes & factors.

The terms for undergoing ankle joint replacement surgery

No doubt undergoing ankle joint replacement surgery is a good and effective option, but this procedure does not suit everyone.

There are some conditions necessary to perform the artificial ankle joint installation such as:

  •  The bones of the ankle being in good condition. 
  • The patient has ligaments and nerves in good condition.
  • The patient’s weight should be appropriate (not overweight).
  • Those who have strong ligaments in that area.
  • The patient must be a non-smoker.

Before ankle joint replacement Surgery

ankle joint replacement Surgery  is usually preceded by a set of examinations and tests that show the condition of the joint accurately and the extent of the development of ankle joint wear, and the patient’s state of health in general, the most important of these examinations are

– X-ray, CT scan, or magnetic resonance imaging.

– Examination of the complete blood picture.

– Test for analysis of kidney and liver function.

– Electrocardiogram.

The doctor usually asks the patient about the :

  • medications he is taking to determine whether it is necessary to stop them before surgery or not.
  • Pathological and family history.

 After making sure that the patient’s general health condition is stable and that there are no contraindications to undergoing the operation, the steps of the operation begin.

Steps of the Ankle Joint Replacement Surgery 

The surgery is performed at the World Orthopedic Specialist Center is based on a medical team of the most skilled orthopedic specialists in the United Kingdom who provide their services here in Egypt, and using latest ankle replacement technology, the steps is done as following:

  • Anesthesia of the patient.
  • Monitoring the patient’s breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure level during the surgery is be a mission of  a member of the medical team.
  • Disinfecting the site of the operation and clean it thoroughly to avoid the risk of infection. 
  • Making an incision in the ankle joint area.
  • Removing damaged parts of the joint.
  • Fixation of the joint with medical cement  in its correct position on the remaining bone.
  • Your doctor may resort to placing a piece of plastic between the gaps of the metal joints to avoid them slipping. 
  • Ensuring that the joint is properly and firmly positioned on the remaining bone.
  • Suturing the wounds and cover them with medical dressings.

Ankle pain after the operation is one of the questions

 that we are exposed to daily Is there pain after the procedure of artificial ankle joint fitting? 

The answer is that ankle pain after the operation is normal, especially in the first stage, and with the taking of medications prescribed by the doctor, the pain gradually decreases.

 But you should pay attention that it is also normal for the pain to decrease day by day, especially while adhering to post-operative instructions such as:

  •  placing a splint on the ankle area during the first days after the operation. 
  • Do not load on the joint at first and use a crutch during the walk.
  •  Commitment to moving the joint in the right way as prescribed by the physiotherapist. 

It is also necessary to communicate with your doctor immediately after the appearance of some symptoms: 

  • severe pain does not stop.
  •   High temperature.

Physical therapy after ankle surgery 

Physical therapy after the installation of the artificial ankle joint is one of the necessary things that the patient will not recover without adhering to it, the doctor will begin to clarify the date and method of walking after the ankle operation, as well as some movements and light exercises that the patient should start 72 hours after surgery, and once the splint is removed and the ability to walk partially is restored. 

  • Sessions start from 6 to 12 sessions depending on the patient’s response and improve 

the condition of the joint.

  •  You can use the expertise of our medical team in the field of physiotherapy as the best 
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Ankle replacement surgery cost

If you asking about the Ankle replacement surgery cost, you will find awide range of prices, in USA Ankle replacement surgery cost can range from $14,730 to $40,507.

This range of the price is depend on several factors such as:

  • The general health condition of the patient.
  • The degenerative grade that occur to the joint.
  • Using of latest ankle replacement technology in the operation.
  • The cost of anathesia and other tools used in the operation.

Best ankle replacement surgeons 2022

Undergoing ankle replacement surgery is require a surgeon that specialized in orthopedic surgery, in addition to a team of physical therapists who help you to recover faster and in a good way.

You can use the expertise of orthopedic specialists in the UK here in Egypt by contacting us World Orthopedic Specialist Center Which is one of the best orthopedic centers in Egypt, offering a comprehensive medical service for all orthopedic problems.