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Arthritis
By Dr. Warren Windram D.P.M. Foot & Ankle Surgeon
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o you suffer with constant ankle joint pain and stiffness? Some patients develop osteoarthritis of the ankle joint that overtime can become extensive in nature and lead to joint swelling, difficulty walking or bending the joint, and chronic pain around the entire joint. Ankle arthritis develops from previous trauma or normal wear and tear due to aging. Arthritis leads to loss of cartilage, pain, and/or deformity. Un-treated endstage ankle arthritis can be a debilitating disease that effects an individual’s activities of daily living by leading to degenerating of surrounding joints secondary to altered biomechanics. Non-surgical treatment for acute ankle arthritis include orthotic devices, bracing, immobilization, oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, steroid injections, and physical therapy. Surgical
treatment can be performed for the more progressive end stage osteoarthritic disease that has failed to improve otherwise. Total Ankle replacement, known as total ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that foot and ankle surgeons perform to treat ankle arthritis. This includes removing the ankle joint and replacing it with an artificial implant made of metal and plastic. This gives patients preservation of ankle motion with less pain and better function during activity. ⊲ Dr. Windram specializes in foot & ankle reconstructive/trauma surgery, with a particular interest in total ankle joint replacement surgery. He has always been involved with podiatric surgical training, working as the podiatric surgical residency director at Memorial Health Care System. Dr. Windram is the current director of the Foot and Ankle Fellowship program at Westside Regional Medical Center and a clinical instructor at Westside and Memorial Health Care System’s podiatric surgical residency programs. South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine 209 S.W. 84th Avenue, Plantation, FL 33324
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