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Ankle Replacements Keeping Your Feet Happy & Healthy

Ankle Replacements

If you are dealing with severe ankle pain that limits your mobility and affects your quality of life, a total ankle replacement might be an option to consider. This procedure, also known as ankle arthroplasty, can relieve pain, restore ankle function, and help you get back to a more active lifestyle.

What is a Total Ankle Replacement?

Total ankle replacement is a surgical procedure designed to replace a damaged ankle joint with an artificial implant. It’s typically recommended for patients with severe ankle arthritis or other degenerative joint conditions where conservative treatments, like medications or physical therapy, are no longer effective.
The goal of the surgery is to relieve pain, improve joint movement, and enhance stability. In this procedure, the damaged parts of the tibia (shinbone) and talus (ankle bone) are removed and replaced with prosthetic components made of metal and medical-grade plastic.

Why Would Someone Need an Ankle Replacement?

Ankle replacements are generally recommended for patients experiencing severe pain
and restricted motion due to conditions like:

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  •  Post-Traumatic Arthritis

If other treatments—such as physical therapy, medications, braces, ankle injections,
and previous ankle arthroscopy—aren’t providing relief, a total ankle replacement might
be a viable solution.

Who is a Good Candidate?

  •  Have significant pain affecting daily activities/quality of life
  •  Failed all other treatment options
  •  Are generally healthy and can tolerate surgery and rehabilitation
  •  Do not engage in high-impact activities, like running or heavy lifting

Your Podiatric surgeon will evaluate your overall health, age, activity level, and the
condition of your bones and joints to determine if this procedure is right for you.

Benefits of Total Ankle Replacement

  • Pain relief
  • Improved mobility and stability
  •  A return to low-impact activities like walking, swimming, and cycling

A total ankle replacement can be life-changing for those dealing with debilitating pain and limited mobility. If you think this might be the right solution for you, schedule a consultation with your Podiatrist to discuss your options.

Why Choose Newbury?

What Makes Us Different
  • Convenient Locations
    Available to treat you at three different locations with flexible appointment times.
  • Excellent Results
    We strive to give you the best results possible & get you back to your active life.
  • Board Certified Physicians
    Our physicians are licensed by the State of California Medical Board and certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle surgery
  • Cutting Edge Practice
    We use the latest in technologies and treatments to help you heal better and faster.

Helping People Is our Passion & Purpose

Hear from Our Happy Patients
  • "They do excellent work and care about their patients."
    Going to performance foot and ankle. It's like going to your salon or Barber. Once you find a good stylus, you won't leave them. Doctor Patel and his staff are like that. My dad has been going to them for years he's 102 years old. They do excellent work and care about their patients.
    - Verby N.
  • "Can't thank her enough"
    Dr. Gifford was very knowledgeable with explaining the cause of my heel pain and gave me a painless injection. She was very friendly and took her time with answering all my questions. Can't thank her enough because I'm back to my normal workout routine without any pain!
    - Ryan G.
  • "Dr Gifford and her team are communicative, caring and highly capable."
    Dr. Gifford and her team are amazing and I recommend Dr. Gifford without hesitation. She provided me with multiple options to address Achilles issues. I ultimately needed surgery and the results have allowed me to walk without pain and return to activities I had been missing. My incision site is imperceptible. Dr Gifford and her team are communicative, caring and highly capable.
    - Carrie D.
  • "This is what medical care should be!"
    Excellent customer service, and thorough care. Dr. Patel was down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and skilled (my kind of doc). The office was clean, and well-run. Billing was smooth as well without any of the hiccups you get at other offices. This is what medical care should be!
    - Ashutosh S.
  • "I highly recommend this place!"
    The process was smooth and efficient from the start. After filling out "contact us" form on their website, I received a call within 30 minutes to set up my appointment. The staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming. When I arrived, I handed them the printed form, and I was seen almost immediately. Dr. Patel was fantastic—he took the time to listen to all my concerns, identified the cause of my issue, and provided a clear solution. He even showed me at-home remedies and offered tips on how to prevent the problem in the future, without making me feel pressured to buy any treatment products. He went above and beyond in his care. Overall, a great experience!
    - Emma
  • "I highly recommend!"
    Dr. Patel and his staff were absolutely incredible! I was having issues with my foot for about 5 years and I had been to numerous doctors without success. Then I met Dr. Patel and I’m happy to report that my issue is now solved! So thankful and could not be happier. Everyone here is super nice, down to earth and they genuinely care about you, the patient, which was super important to me. I was very impressed with how they go about their business and I highly recommend!
    - Matthew D.