Table of Contents
- Overview
- Risks
- Recovery
- Prevention
- Images
Ankle arthroplasty - total; Total ankle arthroplasty; Endoprosthetic ankle replacement; Ankle surgery
Risks
Risks for any anesthesia are:
- Allergic reactions to medicines
Breathing problems
Risks for any surgery are:
Bleeding Blood clot - Infection
Risks for ankle replacement surgery are:
- Loosening of the artificial joint over time
- Nerve damage
- Blood vessel damage
- Bone break during surgery
- Ankle weakness, stiffness, or instability
- Dislocation of the artificial joint
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Allergic reaction to the artificial joint
Images
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Review Date: 02/03/2009
Reviewed By: C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and
Shoulder Service, UCSF Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed
by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
