A revision foot and ankle surgery can help most patients alleviate pain and regain function after a failed primary surgery. The foot is formed by several bones, ligaments, joints,...
Injuries during sports are common. They can result from accidents, inadequate training, improper use of protective devices, or insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises.
Dr. Christopher E. Gross is the Division Chief of Foot and Ankle Service within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He was a Fellow within the Orthopaedic Surgery Department at Duke University Medical Center. He completed his residency training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2009.
Dr. Gross has a keen interest in both research and education. Currently, his research is focusing on improving patient outcomes in total ankle arthroplasty and investigating clinical outcomes in hindfoot reconstructive surgery.
Ankle joint replacement, also known as total ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pain and immobility due to severe end-stage arthritis that has not responded to non-surgical treatments. The goal of ankle joint replacement surgery is to eliminate your pain and increase the mobility of your ankle joint.
Ankle joint replacement is also recommended for the elderly with a severe fracture from osteoporosis, or presence of a tumor in the ankle joint.
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