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At UAMS, we’re proud to offer Total Talus Replacement—a highly advanced and rare surgical technique that can transform lives when traditional ankle surgeries are no longer an option. In this video, Dr. Chelsea Mathews explains how this innovative procedure can restore function and mobility for patients who have: Lost their talus bone due to trauma or poor blood supply Severe ankle arthritis A failed or worn-out ankle replacement By replacing the talus with a custom metal implant and pairing it with an ankle replacement, patients can regain motion, stability, and a more natural walking pattern. Learn how UAMS is leading the way in complex foot and ankle care with cutting-edge surgical solutions.
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So one advanced technique that we’ve been able to bring to UAMS is called a total talus replacement. It’s not very common. It’s not very often needed but when it is it makes a big difference. Some patients lose their talus either from a lack of blood supply or a trauma. Some have really bad arthritis. Some may have had an ankle replacement that didn’t go so well or that’s just plain worn out and in those situations there may not be enough bone to replace it or to treat it in a way that’s functional. So with the total talus replacement the whole bone is replaced with a somewhat artificial bone that’s made out of metal and it pairs up with an ankle replacement to allow
for continued motion and a better walking pattern after the replacement is performed.
