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5 Questions about Foot and Ankle Arthritis Answered by Foot and Ankle Specialist Dr. Rewat Laxman

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5 Questions about Foot and Ankle Arthritis Answered by Foot and Ankle Specialist Dr. Rewat Laxman

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  1. 5 Questions on Foot and Ankle Arthritis Answered byDr. REWAT  LAXMAN

  2. Due to the complexity of the feet and ankles, sometimes treating injuries and conditions in this area is more  challenging. That’s why we are excited to introduce Dr.RewatLaxman.We sat down with Dr. Rewat to discuss his area of expertise, specifically in the treatment of foot andankle arthritis.

  3. Q1: What areas of the foot and ankle are most commonly affected by arthritis? • Dr. RewatLaxman: While virtually any joint in this area can be affected by arthritis, two of the most common are the ankle joint and  the big toe joint.For example,  • a past ankle fracture or foot deformity could cause the breakdown of a joint.  • Rheumatoid arthritis, an inflammatory form of arthritis, could also affect the feet and  ankles.

  4. Q2: How is arthritis of the foot and ankle diagnosed? • Dr. RewatLaxman:  It is very important for an orthopedic physician to evaluate all of a person’s symptoms and also rule out any  deformities or structural changes that may be causing symptomsSymptoms to diagnose arthritis in the foot and ankle include: ⦁ Pain and stiffness ⦁ Clicking or locking of the joint. ⦁ Feelings of instability. ⦁ Swelling.

  5. Q3: What are the treatment options? • Dr. RewatLaxman:Similar to arthritis in other joints of the body, foot and ankle arthritis can sometimes be managed through nonsurgical  methods such as:⦁ Oral anti-inflammatory medications.⦁ Activity modifications.⦁ Weight loss, if determined by your physician.⦁ Off-the-shelf or custom molded braces or shoe inserts. • 2 surgical options available i.e.; fusion and joint replacement.

  6. Q4: What is a fusion? • Dr. RewatLaxman: In a surgical fusion, I  remove damaged cartilage in the arthritic  joint and then prepare the bone surfaces  to grow, or fuse together.This typically requires some type of  permanent hardware such as plates or  screws.Fusions are able to provide very good pain relief; however, motion across the joint is  lost.

  7. Q5: How does joint replacement work in the foot and ankle? • Dr. RewatLaxman:  It’s very similar to a joint replacement in the hip, knee, or shoulder. •  I enter the arthritic joint through an incision and remove the damaged cartilage and bone surface. A prosthesis is implanted to replace the damaged tissue and bone.  • Physical therapy for big toe and ankle  replacements starts after a patient goes  through the recommended progression to full weight-bearing.

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