As a busy Orthopaedist, I often have patients ask me about medical terms that they see written in their charts and express their confusion over them. They wonder how they can possibly have two or three conditions that sound and look alike at the same time. In this article, I hope to clear up… Read more »
Category: Ankle Replacement
How do Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Specialists and Podiatrists Differ in Scope of Practice?
Joel D. Stewart, MD In my last article, I discussed the educational and training differences between a fellowship trained orthopedic foot and ankle specialist and a podiatrist. Both are specialists who diagnose and treat injury to and conditions of the foot, ankle, and leg. Today, I’ll discuss the differences and similarities in our medical… Read more »
What to Expect During Your Ankle Replacement Surgery
Joel D. Stewart, MD You and your orthopaedic surgeon have made the decision that TAA (total ankle arthroplasty) is the right treatment decision for you. Curious about what is going to happen at the hospital and in the operating room? I’m going to pull back the curtain and give you an insider’s view of… Read more »
Recovering from Ankle Replacement – Phase I
Joel D. Stewart, MD Recovery from an ankle replacement surgery is lengthy and occurs in three phases. Here’s what you can expect in Phase I as you recuperate: Phase I For the first 4-6 weeks, at home recovery consists of four main goals: 1) keeping weight off your newly replaced ankle; 2) managing post-surgical… Read more »
Preparing for your Ankle Replacement
Joel D. Stewart, MD Now that you’ve decided a Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA) is the right treatment option for your ankle pain and disability, here is a planning guide to assist you with preparations up to the date of your surgery. Surgical Scheduling – At OSC, my surgical scheduler will work with you to… Read more »
Considering Ankle Replacement? What you Should Know
Joel D. Stewart, MD Ankle Replacement surgery has been around for decades, but until recently, it had a very unpredictable success rate. Advancements in the implant materials (prostheses), different design rationales and surgical techniques have now made ankle replacement a viable treatment option for those who have severe arthritis of the ankle joint due… Read more »