Use these patient education resources to expand your knowledge of foot and ankle procedures and extend your care experience at Duke.

Ankle Replacement Surgery Information

• Before Your Ankle Replacement Surgery
  Before ankle replacement surgery, your surgeon will suggest preparatory steps leading up to the day before surgery at Duke Orthopaedics.
• Ankle Replacement Surgery: What to Expect
  Learn what to expect when undergoing ankle replacement surgery at Duke Orthopaedics.
• Pain Management Related to Ankle Replacement Surgery
  Anesthesiologists work with you to determine what type of pain management medicine will be most effective for you after total ankle replacement surgery.
• Recovering from Ankle Replacement Surgery
  In the days and weeks following ankle replacement surgery, your doctor or physical therapist will recommend special range-of-motion exercises.
• Returning Home After Ankle Replacement
  To ease into your at-home routine and be prepared for what to expect after ankle replacement surgery, please review the following information with your family or care provider.
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Patient Education

• Achilles Tendon Repair
  The Achilles tendon is a large band of fibrous tissue in the back of the ankle that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone (calcaneus).
• Ankle Arthritis
  Ankle arthritis is when one wears out the joint between the shin bone (tibia) and ankle bone (talus), also called the tibiotalar joint.
• Ankle Sprain
  Duke Orthopaedics specializes in ankle sprain treatments in Raleigh, Durham and the Triangle area. Contact us to schedule an appointment today.
• Bunions
  A bunion is an enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe.
• Diabetic Foot
  Diabetic foot is an umbrella term for foot problems in patients with diabetes.
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Health Articles

New Angles in Ankle Replacement
Duke orthopaedists have long been at the forefront of advancements in ankle replacement.

Get the Facts: Ankle Replacement Surgery
Duke orthopaedic surgeon James DeOrio, MD, untangles a few misconceptions about ankle replacement surgery.

All About Ankles
Duke specialists in joint replacement discuss the advances in ankle replacement therapy.

Spare the Joint, Spoil the Surgery
Duke joint expert notes a few ways to avoid the path to ankle replacement surgery.

Great Strides
The latest advances in joint replacement surgery revolve around fresh insights.

Fancy Footwork
Ankle replacement advances by leaps and bounds.

Q&A with James Nunley, MD, Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery
Duke’s James Nunley, MD, chair of Duke Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, leads an elite team of bone, muscle, and joint specialists.

Video

Common Foot and Ankle Problems
Kirk Woelffer, MD, discusses common foot and ankle problems.