ANKLE & FOOT
Arthritis in the ankle and foot is common in people over 60. In fact, almost half of people in their 60s and 70s have arthritis of the foot or ankle that may not cause symptoms.
There are more than thirty joints in your foot, and tough bands of tissues hold these joints together. When you develop arthritis in the joints in the foot, you may develop pain, and difficulty walking.
Symptoms
Some of the symptoms you might experience if you are suffering from ankle arthritis may be:
Diagnosis
If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned symptoms or think you might have ankle arthritis, you should seek medical attention. In order to diagnose ankle or foot arthritis, your orthopedic specialist may recommend the following:
Treatment
While there are non-surgical options that can be recommended to help early stages of ankle arthritis, in some cases, surgery may be necessary.
The right surgery for you will depend widely upon the type of arthritis that you have, and how advanced it is. Your doctor or orthopedic specialist will be able to recommend the surgery that’s best for you.
If you or your loved one has ankle or foot arthritis, contact Blackstone Orthopedics today for a consultation. We provide arthroscopic surgery as well as joint replacement surgery for Rhode Island and Massachusetts.