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Chronic ankle pain and instability can severely affect everyday movement and independence. When conditions like advanced arthritis, old injuries, or poorly healed fractures damage the ankle joint, non-surgical treatments may no longer help. In such cases, ankle arthrodesis in Chennai is often recommended as a dependable surgical solution. This procedure fuses the ankle bones into a single stable unit, stopping painful motion. As a result, patients experience long-term pain relief and improved stability for daily activities.
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Ankle fusion, or arthrodesis, is a surgical procedure where the bones of the ankle joint are permanently joined to eliminate movement. It is usually done to relieve severe pain caused by arthritis, deformity, or injury. The procedure stabilizes the joint, reduces pain, and allows patients to bear weight, but it limits ankle mobility permanently.
Yes, you can walk after an ankle fusion, but “normal” movement is slightly altered. Most patients regain a stable, pain-free gait, but the ankle cannot flex or rotate. To compensate, the foot, knee, and hip adjust their motion. Walking on uneven surfaces or running may be difficult, but daily activities are usually manageable after proper rehabilitation.
Ankle fusion reduces pain but comes with limitations. Loss of joint mobility can affect walking, running, and climbing stairs. Adjacent joints may experience increased stress, leading to arthritis over time. Recovery is slower compared to joint replacement, and permanent stiffness is expected. High-impact activities and sports may be restricted, and some patients may require adaptive footwear or orthotics.
