Ankle Arthritis

A Closer Look At The Connection Between End-Stage Ankle Arthritis And Hallux Rigidus
By Jennifer Spector, DPM, FACFAS, Senior Editor

In a recent study published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (JFAS), researchers found that 72.9 percent of patients with end-stage ankle arthritis have concomitant hallux rigidus. 

ACFAS Consensus Statement Addresses Ankle Arthritis
By Jennifer Spector, DPM, FACFAS, Associate Editor

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) recently published a clinical consensus statement on the diagnosis and treatment of ankle arthritis in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. The panel reached consensus on 12 “appropriate”…

Here is a small medial gutter incision prior to the placement of cartilage slurry in an ankle with arthritis.
A Guide To Surgical Options For Ankle Arthritis In Younger Patients
Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS

Arthritis of the ankle can be a challenging and often debilitating problem for patients. Although there have been dramatic improvements and more options in the treatment of ankle arthritis, the common treatment options are best suited to older…

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