What is an ankle prosthesis?

An ankle prosthesis means that the ankle joint is replaced with artificial material. Pain in osteoarthritis is the most common complaint leading to ankle prosthesis.

Three Different Bones can be Fractured

When a bone breaks or cracks, the injury is called a fracture. In the ankle, three different bones can be fractured:

Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation

As soon as possible after an injury, such as a knee or ankle sprain, you can relieve pain and swelling and promote healing and flexibility with RICE, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.

Rehabilitation is the Key

One of the most common injuries that athletes suffer from is a sprained ankle, a very painful and frustrating problem. A sprained ankle usually causes one to avoid participating in sports, and once someone has sprained their ankle, they are very likely to sprain it again.