Return to active life with Total Ankle Replacement

    Total Ankle Replacement also known as Total Ankle Arthroscopy is a orthopedic surgical procedure used to treat ankle disorders. The main goal of this procedure is to reduce the pain during the activity and improve the ankle motion of the patient.

Ideal Candidates for Total Ankle Replacement

    Total Ankle Replacement may be considered for patients with the following conditions:

• Ankle arthritis that occurs in ankle such as Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Wear and tear of the ankle due to aging
• Broken ankle
• Dislocation of the ankle
• Repeated injury of ankle
• Infection or septic arthritis

The Procedure

    Total ankle replacement is performed under general anesthesia, the ankle will be approached from front or back depending up on the type of implant. Then the bone will be cut and replaced with metal and plastic components that recreates the ankle joint. In patients with tight calf muscle or tight Achilles tendon,  it will be addressed with a lengthening procedure to improve the range of motion of the ankle. Finally the incision will be closed with stitches or staples and a splint will be applied on it.

Advantages of total ankle replacement, includes:

• Safely relieves pain
• The device helps maintaining the mobility of the ankle
• Reducing stress on adjacent joints
• Helps in better co ordination of the foot and leg
• Improvement in the appearance of a deformed joint

After the surgery

    Total ankle replacement requires a recovery period of non-weight bearing and immobilization.  After the procedure the patient need to spend several nights in the hospital and need a strict elevation is needed to control swelling and improve wound healing. Once the surgical wounds are healed the surgeon will allow the patient to do some non-weight bearing, gentle range of motion activities and weight bearing is only allowed a few after the surgery and only if the X rays shows good healing.
    Dr V Santpure is one of the best orthopedic surgeon in India who has  a wide range of experience in performing all types of orthopedic surgeries. His Santpure Foundation, provides quality treatment for orthopedic disorders, treatment for joint and also provides the best Total Ankle Replacement in Maharashtra at cost-effective rates.
     
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Effective Treatment for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a bone condition in which bones break down sooner in comparison to their regrowth. Bones are the living tissues that regularly break down and replace broken bones with new growing products. In osteoporosis, these bones are become weaken and can cause more breaks and fractures as disease makes them more porous, less dense, and more brittle. No proper cure is available for osteoporosis. Generally treatment includes a mixture of lifestyle changes and medications to reduce the rate of bone re absorption.

Causes of osteoporosis

• Old age weaken bones and lowers mass and density
• Thinner bones as women has
• Low level of estrogen
• Smoking
• Malnutrition
• Certain drugs such as proton pump inhibitors, and steroids
• Certain diseases, such as multiple myeloma, rheumatoid arthritis

Treatment for osteoporosis

• Medication such as Biphosphonates, antibodies, denosumab
• Hormonal therapy such as Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) such as Raloxifene, Thyrocalcitonin, and Parathyroid hormone
• Increase the use of calcium and vitamin D rich food such as dairy products, dark green vegetables, enriched grains and breads and soy products
• Use of cereals and orange juice
• Increase physical activities such as exercise, strength training, walking or jogging

Benefits of treatment

• Provides strength to bones
• Increase bone mass and density
• Reduce the possibility of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple myeloma
• Increase the level of estrogen
• Makes a healthy and fit body
• Improves social life

Many people in the world are affected by Osteoporosis and taking treatments such as medications, hormonal therapy, and exercise to lower the bone loss and to increase bone strength.

Dr. Santpure in Kamalnayan Bajaj Hospital, Aurangabad is a renowned name in the field of bone treatment. He prescribe the best possible treatment and lifestyle change patterns to reduce the risks and increase the benefits of treatment.

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