Ankle replacement is a treatment for established arthritis in the ankle joint. 
This is a relatively new treatment, although older designs have been around for over twenty years.

The advantage of an ankle replacement is that it allows some movement in the joint after surgery. This is not possible with an ankle fusion surgery, which is the main surgical alternative.

Mr Dawe is a foot and ankle specialist who will talk you though all the different options available including bracing, injections and different types of surgery. 

​For information about how to decide which surgery might be best for you visit: www.anklearthritis.co.uk

Mr Dawe performs ankle replacement using the Wright medical Prophecy system. This uses a CT scan of your ankle to determine the best way of siting the implant in your ankle. The plans are made by an expert engineer abroad then checked by Mr Dawe. Finally cutting blocks are printed on a 3D printer in the UK which are sterilised and are made to exactly fit your ankle.

For information about how the surgery is performed see the animation below: