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Lake Ridge, VA

1721 Financial Loop
Lake Ridge
, VA 22192
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Phone: (703) 491-9500
Fax: (703) 491-9994

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Monday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Total Ankle Replacement

Ankle joints are important for so many reasons, affecting everything from posture to your ability to walk. Damage to these joints can be debilitating, leaving you unable to put pressure on your ankle and foot, or even unable to walk. In these situations, a total ankle replacement may be the answer.

At Lakeridge & Stafford Foot & Ankle Specialists, we help Northern Virginia residents understand their condition and how total ankle replacement can help as a viable treatment option. With the ability to perform state-of-the-art ankle replacement surgery, you’re in good hands with our team. Our goal is to leave you pain-free, able to walk with confidence again.

What is total ankle replacement?

Also called arthroplasty or ankle reconstruction, total ankle replacement is a surgical process for repairing the ankle using durable materials to create support.

It involves the placement of metal plates on your lower shin bone and high ankle bone, with a plastic spacer between them. This fitment acts the way your natural bone and cartilage would, allowing the ankle to move freely without creating bone-on-bone pain or stress. It’s typically a solution for individuals with arthritis, whose cartilage in this area has deteriorated. 

What’s the approach to total ankle replacement?

At Lakeridge & Stafford Foot & Ankle Specialists, we’re capable of providing Northern Virginia patients with two state-of-the-art ankle replacement options. We’re happy to discuss both of these options with you, to explain how they work and to guide our recommendation with the information you need to make the best choice, with total peace of mind.

  • INFINITY™ Total Ankle System. This solution features a low-profile tibial implant. It utilizes a series of cutting blocks to guide precision removal of part of the tibia, so the implant perfectly aligns with the ankle. The prosthesis is installed directly into the tibia for maximum stability and enhanced movement after recovery. This total ankle system is considered the gold standard in arthroplasty thanks to its extreme precision.
  • INBONE™ Total Ankle System. This solution is a modular prosthesis installed via the first and only intra-medullary alignment. Like other Wright Medical solutions, it’s extremely accurate—it even features varying implant sizes to ensure an ideal fit and optimal motion post-ankle replacement. Long stem ensures a stable fit without weakening the tibia.

Total Ankle Replacement Northern Virginia What conditions require total ankle replacement?

Many times, degenerative conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are the cause behind the need for total ankle replacement. Any chronic condition affecting the ankle via deteriorating cartilage could be grounds for ankle replacement. It’s best to consult with a foot and ankle specialist to see if a total replacement is the optimal course of action. Your rheumatologist may refer you; however, we also accept consultation appointments for those with definitive ankle issues.

Contact us to learn more about arthroplasty

It’s important to note that arthroplasty isn’t the first solution for treating ankle pain! We recommend this solution after less invasive methods, such as physical therapy, injections or medications.

To learn more about your options leading up to total ankle replacement—or to speak with a specialist about arthroplasty, please contact our Lakeridge or Stafford office today.

Stafford Location