Total ankle replacement surgery. Close-up of surgeons carrying out a total ankle replacement operation. They are implanting the guide mechanism used to ensure the new ankle joint is correctly aligned. This operation is also known as a total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), and is used as an alternative to fusing the ankle joint. The affected parts of the joint are removed and replaced with implants. The operation is usually carried out in severe cases of arthritis of the ankle joint. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
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