by Dr. James Cottom | Feb 15, 2021
Case Study 1: Total Talus with Tibia Replacement A 71-year-old female presented to the office complaining of right ankle and hindfoot pain. She has been dealing with this issue that has been progressively getting worse over several years. She was treated in...
by Dr. James Cottom | Feb 15, 2021
Case Study 2: Hemi-Talus JB A 70 year- old female presented to the office complaining of left ankle pain that has been present for over two years. She underwent a flatfoot reconstruction in 2016 with a gastrocnemius recession, subtalar joint fusion, posterior tibial...
by Dr. James Cottom | Feb 15, 2021
What is a total ankle replacement? Total ankle replacement, or total arthroplasty (TAA), is a surgical procedure of the foot and ankle used to treat severe ankle arthritis. It is recommended as a last resort when less invasive options fail to relieve your...
by Sean Rowe | Feb 10, 2021 |
The goal of ankle arthrodesis (also known as ankle fusion) is to relieve pain and maintain or improve function for patients with ankle arthritis. Ankle arthritis is degeneration of the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones that form the ankle joint. These bones...
by Dr. James Cottom | Feb 9, 2019 |
What is a total ankle replacement? Total ankle replacement, or total arthroplasty (TAA), is a surgical procedure of the foot and ankle used to treat severe ankle arthritis. It is recommended as a last resort when less invasive options fail to relieve your...
