Ankle replacement
Ankle Replacement
Ankle replacement, also known as ankle arthroplasty (pronounced: ar-thro-plas-tee), is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged parts of the three bones that make up the ankle joint. The aim of this procedure is to relieve pain and restore the normal function of the ankle.
Etymology
The term "ankle replacement" is derived from the English words "ankle", referring to the part of the human body where the foot and the leg meet, and "replacement", which means to put something new in the place of something else. The term "arthroplasty" is derived from the Greek words "arthro-", meaning joint, and "-plasty", meaning molding or formation.
Procedure
Ankle replacement surgery involves removing the damaged parts of the tibia, fibula, and talus bones and replacing them with artificial components made of metal and plastic. The surgeon may also use a bone graft to help the new joint grow together.
Related Terms
- Arthroplasty: A surgical procedure to restore the function of a joint.
- Tibia: The larger of the two bones in the lower leg, the tibia extends from the knee to the ankle.
- Fibula: The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, the fibula runs parallel to the tibia.
- Talus: The bone in the ankle that the tibia and fibula rest upon.
- Bone graft: A surgical procedure that uses transplanted bone to repair and rebuild diseased or damaged bones.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ankle replacement
- Wikipedia's article - Ankle replacement
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