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NORFOLK — Living with ankle pain can make simple movements like walking, standing, or climbing stairs feel like a challenge. If you’re dealing with stiffness, swelling, or arthritis in your ankle that hasn’t improved with other treatments, total ankle replacement could be what you’re needing.
What is Total Ankle Replacement? Total ankle replacement, also called ankle arthroplasty, replaces the damaged cartilage and bone in the ankle joint with an artificial implant. The ankle joint is where your shinbone (tibia) meets the top of your foot (talus). This implant is made of metal and plastic components, aiming to relieve pain and improve mobility.
Why Choose Ankle Replacement? Total ankle replacements may help you:
• Find lasting relief from chronic ankle pain caused by arthritis or injury.
• Regain mobility and walk with a more natural stride.
• Improve your balance and overall stability.
• Follow a personalized recovery plan that fits your lifestyle and activity goals.
What Does Recovery Look Like?
Most patients stay just one night in the hospital and begin walking with assistance – such as crutches, a walker, or a boot – within a few days after surgery. Full recovery can take several months but with dedicated physical therapy, many people experience steady progress week by week.
By the end of the recovery, patients can return to normal low-impact activities with significantly less pain, improved mobility, and greater confidence in every step.
Your Next Step
If chronic ankle pain is holding you back, it may be time to explore your options. Ankle replacement could be the step that helps you move forward, pain free. At Faith Regional Health Services, your care includes personalized support every step of the way, from pre-surgical education to post-operative rehabilitation.
Ready to Move Without Pain?
Take the first step toward lasting ankle relief with Faith Regional Health Services Foot & Ankle.
Visit FRHS.ORG to learn more or schedule a consultation at one of our four convenient locations: Neligh (402) 887-6210 Norfolk (402) 844-8366 Wayne (402) 375-7953
