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About Total Ankle
Replacement Surgery
Certified by the American Board of
Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Steven Neufeld
serves as an orthopaedic surgeon at The
Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Center of
Washington, D.C. Recognized as a pioneer in
the field, he has established one of the
leading centers for total ankle replacements
in the country. Steven Neufeld, MD, and his
colleague Matthew Buchanan, MD, are
licensed to implant four different types of
replacement ankles.

Below are answers to some common
questions about total ankle replacement
surgery.

Question #1: What are some situations in
which total ankle replacement surgery would
be recommended?


Answer #1: Patients who have been
diagnosed with arthritis, or whose ankle joints
have been severely fractured, may be good
candidates for total ankle replacement
surgery. The ideal patient is one who is over
the age of 50, is of moderate build, and is
fairly active.
Question #2: What are the benefits of total
ankle replacement surgery?



Answer #2: The benefits include more natural
movement in the ankle joints than is possible
with fusion surgery; a variety of different
types and sizes of artificial ankle joints to fit
each individual’s needs; and improved ankle
support and stability.
Question #3: What happens after the
surgery?



Answer #3: Following total ankle replacement
surgery, patients will undergo rehabilitation,
including non-impact exercise such as
bicycling or water therapy. These types of
activities help to increase the range of motion
of the ankle, and improve the final outcome of
the procedure.
Question #3: What happens after the
surgery?



Answer #3: Following total ankle replacement
surgery, patients will undergo rehabilitation,
including non-impact exercise such as
bicycling or water therapy. These types of
activities help to increase the range of motion
of the ankle, and improve the final outcome of
the procedure.

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About Total Ankle Replacement Surgery

  • 2. Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Steven Neufeld serves as an orthopaedic surgeon at The Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Center of Washington, D.C. Recognized as a pioneer in the field, he has established one of the leading centers for total ankle replacements in the country. Steven Neufeld, MD, and his colleague Matthew Buchanan, MD, are licensed to implant four different types of replacement ankles. 
  • 3. Below are answers to some common questions about total ankle replacement surgery. 
  • 4. Question #1: What are some situations in which total ankle replacement surgery would be recommended?  Answer #1: Patients who have been diagnosed with arthritis, or whose ankle joints have been severely fractured, may be good candidates for total ankle replacement surgery. The ideal patient is one who is over the age of 50, is of moderate build, and is fairly active.
  • 5. Question #2: What are the benefits of total ankle replacement surgery?  Answer #2: The benefits include more natural movement in the ankle joints than is possible with fusion surgery; a variety of different types and sizes of artificial ankle joints to fit each individual’s needs; and improved ankle support and stability.
  • 6. Question #3: What happens after the surgery?  Answer #3: Following total ankle replacement surgery, patients will undergo rehabilitation, including non-impact exercise such as bicycling or water therapy. These types of activities help to increase the range of motion of the ankle, and improve the final outcome of the procedure.
  • 7. Question #3: What happens after the surgery?  Answer #3: Following total ankle replacement surgery, patients will undergo rehabilitation, including non-impact exercise such as bicycling or water therapy. These types of activities help to increase the range of motion of the ankle, and improve the final outcome of the procedure.