Chronic preoperative opioid use was linked to increased wound dehiscence, longer hospital stays, and higher admission costs following total ankle arthroplasty.

In particular any associations between CAI and cardio-metabolic disease risk factors, chronic musculoskeletal co-morbidities ... The evidence for increased risk of cardio-metabolic disease and ankle ...

Discover how rheumatoid arthritis advances through distinct stages, the symptoms at each phase, and treatment approaches that can help manage this condition.

Unlike osteoarthritis in other joints, osteoarthritis of the ankle usually (in about 90% of cases) develops after an injury, typically a severe strain or fracture that happened years or decades ago.

Sidney Health Center reached a significant milestone in orthopedic care as Dr. Jennifer Gravos-Bauer performed the facility's first total ankle replacement surgery on March 19, 2025. This ...

especially for patients dealing with severe ankle arthritis or joint damage. Here are some of the key advantages: Pain relief: By replacing the damaged joint with an artificial one, patients often ...

Temporary relief of arthritis pain only in upper body areas (eg, hand, wrist, elbow) or lower body areas (eg, foot, ankle ... Increased risk of severe GI bleeding (esp. ≥60yrs of age, history ...