Eliminate Ankle Pain & Get
Back On Your Feet
You’re Not Alone
Millions of Americans live with painful ankle arthritis. Fortunately, there are treatment options designed to address your individual needs.
Understanding Ankle Anatomy
What is Ankle Arthritis?
Ankle Arthritis is a common and progressive joint disorder caused by aging, trauma, and the body’s own immune system that can significantly impact joint mobility.
In some cases, the cartilage has worn down, resulting in bone-on-bone contact, causing pain and limiting activity.
What are Common
Symptoms of Ankle Arthritis?
Reduced comfort
Problems standing and walking due to pain
Inflammation, swelling, and stiffness
Decreased joint mobility
Common types of arthritis affecting the ankle joint are osteoarthritis (degenerative), post-traumatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory).
Learn more about the common types of arthritis
What is Chronic Ankle Pain?
Chronic ankle pain due to arthritis can limit your daily activities, keep you from doing the things you love, and interfer with your overall quality of life.
IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC PAIN AND HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ANKLE ARTHRITIS, YOU MAY BE A CANDIDATE FOR AN INNOVATIVE TREATMENT OPTION.
One Solution for ankle arthritis is an ankle replacement surgery. Ankle replacement is a fast-growing effective surgical procedure used to:
Remove the diseased cartilage and bone
Replace the joint with implants to reduce pain and restore motion
What Does Ankle Surgery Involve?
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Your physician will be able to answer questions specific to your situation.
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The surgeon makes an incision through the skin on the front of the ankle and top of the foot.
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Next, the surgeon will make resurfacing bone cuts on the tibia and talus to remove the remaining worn off cartilage and make room for the implant.
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Once the tibia and talus are prepared, the final implants are placed in the joint and the ankle replacement is complete.
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Additional procedures may be performed at the same time, as necessary. The surgeon then closes the incision and places the foot in a splint or other protective device.
Meet the APEX 3D™ Total Ankle Replacement System from Paragon 28®
What is the APEX 3D System?
Modeled after healthy non-arthritic anatomy and is designed to reproduce the natural movement of the ankle.
Based on over a century of combined clinical experience and cutting-edge biomechanical research.
Marks the next generation in total ankle replacement systems with advanced technologies.
Features implant sizes designed to accurately match your anatomy.
Three anatomically contoured implant components designed to help reduce persistent pain and restore natural motion.
APEX 3D™ Printed Low-profile Tibial Implant
Vitamin E
Insert
Anatomically Contoured Talar Implant
Enhanced Decision Making
How it Works: MAVEN® Patient-Specific Technology
Your surgeon schedules a CT scan of your leg before surgery
The CT scan is used to create 3D printed instruments and bone models, specific to your ankle anatomy
The instruments are designed to help your surgeon establish accurate implant size selection and placement
The bone model allows your surgeon to view your anatomy before surgery
Am I a Candidate?
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FAQs
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What To Expect
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Alternative Options
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Need To Know
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Follow Up Appointments
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Warnings
Important Risk Information
In general, healthy patients with painful and disabling ankle arthritis that have failed to improve with non-surgical treatment options are considered candidates for ankle replacement. Only your surgeon can determine this. Consult with your doctor regarding your lifestyle and health to find out if surgery with the APEX 3D System is a good option for you. Individual results and activity levels after surgery vary and depend on many factors including age, weight and prior activity level. The following information is for reference only and is not meant to provide a diagnosis of your condition.