If there is avascular necrosis after a displaced talus fracture. Is joint replacement surgery operable. Is this procedure successful in such cases? Will a patient be able to walk normally ?
It is one of the only options that can give you a walkable and pain free ankle.
Yes Total Ankle replacement is now very commonly done, but it is being done at some centres in selected patients with fair results .
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Avascular necrosis can be successfully treated with ESWT.
It is non operative and noninvasive treatment and has no side effects.
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