Austin’s First Total Ankle Surgery
Patients who suffer from chronic ankle pain have few options to find relief until now…
Introducing the first total ankle replacement surgery in Austin, Texas!
Austin’s first total ankle replacement surgery is
being completed at Austin Surgical Hospital by Mark Ray Dalton, M.D., Board
Certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a specialist in
foot and ankle surgery. The ankle replacement surgery is designed to remove
diseased or damaged elements of the ankle joint and replace them with a surgical
implant. The procedure is very similar to the more common joint replacement
surgery such as a knee or hip replacement. As with any joint surgery, an ankle
replacement is usually reserved for mature patients and unlike other surgical
options, the ankle joint replacement surgery more closely matches the normal
function of a healthy ankle.
A person with a healthy ankle has cartilage that cushions the bones of the ankle joint when walking, running, or performing any physical activity. When arthritis or an injury interferes, the cartilage can be worn away causing the bones to rub against each other, which can be extremely painful. For many, the ankle joint pain occurs only during an activity, but as the condition worsens, pain my be present even while resting and could even interfere with sleep. Often, the pain includes swelling around the ankle joint which makes the ankle joint fill with fluid and feel tight, especially with increased activity and some may hear a squeaking sound when the ankle moves. Eventually, the ankle joint can become stiff and lose the ability to move or hold the persons body weight thus causing an increase for falls and further damage. If medicines and non-surgical treatments fail to provide relief, then talk to an orthopedic surgeon about the ankle joint replacement surgery. Only an orthopaedic surgeon trained in ankle fusion or total ankle replacement surgery can provide advice about whether total ankle replacement surgery is right for you!
The Agility™ Total Ankle System is designed by DePuy Orthopaedics, a Johnson & Johnson company- a leader in the development of ankle replacement technology. You can learn more about the Agility™ Total Ankle System by visiting the website at www.agilityankle.com or visit the Austin Surgical Hospital website www.austinsurgicalhospital.com for more information on Mark Ray Dalton, M.D. Austin Surgical Hospital welcomes the opportunity to provide Austin, Texas this new procedure as it continues to offer the latest advancements in orthopedic surgery.
(Pictures of the procedure included below)
About Austin Surgical Hospital Austin Surgical Hospital is a licensed 23 bed hospital that specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Reconstructive / Plastic Surgery, and Pain Management Procedures. Austin Surgical Hospital has approximately 200 physicians dedicated to treating specific conditions or diseases and the hospital offers a diverse range of services. Austin Surgical Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations
Christa Soules, Director Physician
Relations Austin Surgical Hospital
www.austinsurgicalhospital.com
(P) 314-3802 (F) 314-3870
christa.soules@austinsurgicalhospital.com