DISEASE. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DISCOVERED A BREAKTHROUGH WAY TO CONDUCT TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENT SURGERY. THE PROCEDURE IS CALLED ZIMMER BIOMET. TRABECULAR METAL TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENT. IT’S A LONG ...

Artificial joint replacements for the hip or knee have proven successful over many years, and now Duke University Hospital specialist believe they've developed an ankle replacement that could bring ...

SPRINGFIELD - It is a joint you might take for granted most days, but one that is key to mobility and arthritic pain in it can greatly impact lifestyle. If severe enough, some sufferers find ...

The last of the baby boomers have turned fifty and, in reaching this milestone, have entered the demographic age of arthritis sufferers. Living with constant pain may not be such a concern, however, ...

A doctor might recommend ankle arthroplasty (ankle replacement surgery) if you have ankle arthritis or joint damage due to a previous ankle injury. The procedure relieves pain while retaining the ...

WEBVTT UNTIL RECENTLY, THE PAIN WAS CONSTANT FOR JIMMY. >> PROBABLY A SIX OR SEVEN. EMILY: EVERY DAY? >> EVERY DAY. IN 2011, HE BROKE HIS ANKLE IN THREE PLACES AND WENT THROUGH SEVERAL SURGERIES, BUT ...

REPLACEMENT USED IN TINA'S SURGERY. DR. SCHON JOINS US NOW WITH MORE INFORMATION. THANKS FOR BEING HERE. >> THANK YOU FOR HAVING ME. JENNIFER: YOU'RE WELCOME. EXPLAIN WHAT YOU CO-INVENTED. >> SURE, ...

(WXYZ) — When we’re feeling good, we don't think about all of the small movements we make throughout the day - stepping, bending, reaching. But when joint ...

It’s a last resort that can make perfect sense in many cases. Total ankle replacement is recommended when severe ankle pain has not responded to conservative treatment – weight loss, activity ...

SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) - A bit of history unfolded Thursday morning in the Ark-La-Tex which promises to help relieve constant pain for some patients. We ventured inside the operating room for ...

For individuals suffering from chronic ankle pain caused by arthritis or trauma, everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing for long periods can become extremely difficult.

A breakthrough procedure is helping patients when it comes to total ankle replacement surgery. Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore studied the procedure called Zimmer Biomet Trabecular Metal Total Ankle ...