Osteoarthritis
The most common cause, where the cartilage gradually wears away leaving bone rubbing against bone. This causes relentless pain, stiffness, and significant loss of mobility that severely impacts daily life.
Advanced Joint Surgery
Ankle Replacement
Total ankle replacement removes a severely damaged joint and replaces it with a precision implant, relieving arthritis pain and restoring natural movement.
Why it's needed
Conditions that lead to ankle replacement
Ankle replacement is recommended when the joint is severely damaged and non-surgical treatments such as physiotherapy, injections, or bracing have failed to provide adequate relief. The following conditions are the most common reasons patients require this procedure.
Post-traumatic arthritis
Arthritis that develops years after a serious ankle fracture or ligament injury, even when the original injury was treated correctly. The joint surface deteriorates over time, leading to pain and stiffness that worsens with activity.
Rheumatoid arthritis
An autoimmune condition that attacks the joint lining, causing progressive inflammation, deformity, and destruction of the ankle joint. When medication can no longer control symptoms, replacement offers lasting structural relief.
Avascular necrosis
A condition where the blood supply to the talus bone is disrupted, causing the bone tissue to collapse and the joint surface to break down. Replacement rebuilds the joint and prevents further structural deterioration.
Your care pathway
What to expect, step by step
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Step 1
Consultation
A thorough assessment of your symptoms, history, and goals to understand the problem fully.
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Step 2
Diagnosis & imaging
Targeted scans where needed, then a clear explanation of your condition and the options.
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Step 3
Joint replacement
The damaged joint surfaces are removed and replaced with a precision implant designed to move naturally.
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Step 4
Recovery & follow-up
Guided rehabilitation and ongoing follow-up to support a full return to mobility.
Take the next step
Find out if ankle replacement is right for you
Book a consultation with Mr Hakeem for a clear diagnosis and a personalised treatment plan.