DURHAM (WTVD) -- Watching Nancy Bryson walk now, you'd never know something so simple was once a real struggle for her. "I couldn't walk on ground unless it was level, and it would just take a small ...
Are there any new ankle replacement techniques? A new ankle replacement technique developed by Dr. Mark Schon is showing longer-lasting results, with research confirming implants remain intact up to ...
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.
Ankles — they’re easy to take for granted. But they help you walk, jump, and climb. So when they get arthritis: “Patient gets pain, stiffness, swelling,” explained Dr. Lew C. Schon, an orthopedic ...
BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --- An estimated 10,000 people get ankle replacements every year in the U.S. A surgeon says his patented technique can help these new ankles last longer and with ...
Two surgeons with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) have performed a successful total ankle replacement at Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center. It’s the first such procedure to take place at a Knoxv ...
A somewhat uncommon procedure is proving to be an effective solution for problems associated with ankle arthritis.
Napheesa Collier will undergo surgery on her ankles after injuring them during the WNBA season, sidelining her for four to ...
Ankle arthritis can make everyday movements like walking and climbing painful. For patients who don’t respond to medications, surgery has long been an option, but traditional replacement methods often ...