Why Are My Ankle Joints Stiff?
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...
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