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Suggest Treatment For Acute Osteoarthritis In The Ankle

I have what is termed acute osteoarthritis in my left ankle. I have had an apt with a orthopedic doctor and his only recommendation was to fuse the ankle. He did try cortisone but it had no effect whatsoever.....any other suggestions? YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
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Dear patient
Osteoarthritis is chronic process and cannot occur acutely. Is There any history of trauma ? What is your age? Because osteoarthritis can be age related which happens in old age. It can also occur after trauma and can occur in any age. Two types of treatment is possible 1. Fusion of joint which relieves pain at the cost of loss of mobility also called arthrodesis. 2. Replacement of joint also called arthroplasty which relieves pain and also gives mobility. Now a days arthroplasty is preferred and is better implants arthrodesis available. So need to consult expert arthroplasty surgeon nearby you arthropod get yourself examined and opined.
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Suggest Treatment For Acute Osteoarthritis In The Ankle

Dear patient Osteoarthritis is chronic process and cannot occur acutely. Is There any history of trauma ? What is your age? Because osteoarthritis can be age related which happens in old age. It can also occur after trauma and can occur in any age. Two types of treatment is possible 1. Fusion of joint which relieves pain at the cost of loss of mobility also called arthrodesis. 2. Replacement of joint also called arthroplasty which relieves pain and also gives mobility. Now a days arthroplasty is preferred and is better implants arthrodesis available. So need to consult expert arthroplasty surgeon nearby you arthropod get yourself examined and opined.