Wednesday 12 February 2014

Total Ankle joint replacement surgery

Total Ankle joint replacement surgery (6 photos)


patient was a 65y.o. man with
arthritis of ankle and pain, stiffness, and loss of
movement. I performed the surgery it was total Ankle
joint replacement. - Total ankle replacement involves
making an incision in ankle, removal of the damaged
joint and implantation of an artificial replacement
joint.The materials are designed to enable joint
movement. Prosthesis is generallycomposed of: a
metal piece that fits closely into a matching sturdy
plastic piece.




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