Ankle arthroplasty - total; Total ankle arthroplasty; Endoprosthetic ankle replacement; Ankle surgery

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
• Allergic reaction to the artificial joint

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Ankle anatomy

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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)