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Who is suitable for a total ankle replacement?
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Dr Andrew Wines AM
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Andrew Wines performs reconstructive, arthroscopic, minimally invasive and trauma surgery of the foot and ankle in adults and children. He has performed over 350 … View Profile
As with arthritic conditions, considerations for any surgical interventions are guided entirely by the patient’s symptoms and functional limitations. Non-operative treatments such as activity modification (restricting activities to things that are not painful), weight loss, anti-inflammatory medications and simple pain killers must have been exhausted before surgery is recommended.
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