As you age, the combination of stress and complex joint anatomy puts the ankle at risk for arthritis. Almost half of people in their 60s and 70s have arthritis of the ankle, foot or both.

Most heal successfully on their own, but about five or ten percent of the time severe sprains, or even a bone break, can cause arthritis. For a growing number of patients, total ankle replacement ...

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Transfibular total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) seems effective and durable for end-stage ankle arthritis, according to a study published online April 29 in ...