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Treatment/Procedure: Ankle Replacement

Also called: Ankle Arthroplasty

While not as common as knee or hip replacement surgery, ankle replacement surgery is very similar. A surgeon removes damaged or arthritic bone and replaces it with an artificial joint in order to relieve your pain and discomfort.

The artificial joint consists of metal plates attached to your shin bone (tibia) and the bone on the top of your foot (talus) with a plastic piece between the two.

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Resources Related to Ankle Replacement

What Do I Need to Know About Ankle Replacements? (Video)

Ever hear of someone having an ankle replaced? It's a newer procedure than a hip or knee replacement, but the results are astounding compared to ankle fusion.

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Conditions Related to Ankle Replacement

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Ankle Pain
  • Arthritis of the Ankle

Providers Performing or Prescribing Ankle Replacement

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe Ankle Replacement for all conditions related to it. Review each provider for availability.

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Robert D. Martin, M.D.

Robert D. Martin, M.D. Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

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Chelsea S. Mathews, M.D.

Chelsea S. Mathews, M.D. Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

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Sean G. Parham, M.D.

Sean G. Parham, M.D. Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

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Locations Providing Ankle Replacement

Note that Ankle Replacement may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Orthopaedic and Spine Clinic in North Little Rock exterior

Orthopaedic and Spine Clinic in North Little Rock

4261 Stockton Drive
Stockton Medical Plaza
Suite 100
North Little Rock, AR 72117

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-526-1046
New Patients
501-526-5451
Returning Patients
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Areas of Expertise for Ankle Replacement

Male runner touching foot in pain due to sprained ankle.

Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics (Part of Orthopaedics)

The fellowship-trained foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons at UAMS Health provide comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions and injuries that affect the

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Doctor helping a patient with shoulder pain

Orthopaedics

UAMS Health is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in orthopaedics.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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