eBook: A New Ankle Could Revitalize Your Life

Explore Total Ankle Replacement Surgery With Our Expert Team

It feels like you’ve tried everything—canes, braces, anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, steroid injections, orthotics, custom-made shoes, etc. But nothing has worked. Your ankle pain is persistent and your day-to-day life is constantly disrupted.

When you’ve exhausted all other options, your answer could be a total ankle replacement. At Kayal Orthopaedic Center, Dr. Chad Rappaport specializes in treating the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions and problems. He has the skills and experience to handle the most complicated and delicate ankle replacement surgery challenges. He is among an elite group of podiatrists in the country who are board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in reconstructive rearfoot, ankle and foot surgery. He will address all of your questions and concerns in a direct, honest and reassuring manner.

You can learn more about Kayal Orthopaedic Center’s innovative approach to total ankle replacement surgery by downloading our eBook. The training, skill and experience of your surgeon are paramount when you are undergoing total ankle replacement because the procedure is technically demanding. Dr. Rappaport is one of the most respected ankle and knee specialists around—the surgeon you want in the operating room for your procedure.

You might be wondering if you are a good candidate for total ankle replacement surgery. The best candidates are healthy people who suffer from ankle arthritis but have minimal or no deformity of the ankle. They also weigh less than 250 pounds, are older than 50 and are at the lower end of the physical activity spectrum.

You are probably not a good candidate for a total ankle replacement if you have diabetes, a history of Charcot neuroarthropathy, a poorly aligned ankle, skin sores, poor circulation or heart and lung disease. Other reasons total ankle replacement surgery might not be an option for you are: a weight of 250-plus pounds, a high activity level, a history of infection or ongoing ulceration or infection.

However, every patient and every situation is unique. It’s important for you to discuss your specific condition and treatment options with Dr. Rappaport or another expert specially trained in foot and ankle problems to determine the best course of action for you,

For some people, ankle fusion is the best surgical option. However, those who are good candidates for total ankle replacement can increase their chances of greater mobility and flexibility. To learn more about what to expect before, during and after total ankle replacement surgery, download our eBook.

Specializing in pain management, injury prevention, minimally invasive surgery, sports medicine and state-of-the-art treatments and therapies, Kayal Orthopaedic Center is your one-stop destination for total ankle replacement surgery and all of your orthopaedic needs. We are located in five convenient locations: Franklin Lakes, Glen Rock, Westwood and Paramus (coming soon) in New Jersey, and Stony Point in New York. 

Schedule an Appointment With Kayal Orthopaedic Center

If you would like to learn more about total ankle replacement surgery or any of the other innovative treatments and surgeries we provide, call 844.777.0910 or contact us on the web.