Ankle Fusion, Transfibular

If Severe Arthritis or Past Injury Has Damaged Your Ankle Joint

If severe arthritis or a past injury has damaged your Ankle joint, a surgical procedure can help alleviate pain and discomfort. Following an Ankle fusion, you will be limited in the lesion and extension of your foot. You will be able to move it side to side after it has healed. This procedure can help active people get back on track, without the pain.

Procedure Overview

During this procedure, we remove cartilage and damaged bone, the surgeon will reshape the bone and align the joints correctly. Hardware is then placed to stabilize the joint to allow for a solid fusion. Depending on your case, we may need to perform bone grafting in order to fill in any gaps and achieve proper alignment. Grafts are often taken from the Ankle or from a tissue bank if necessary.

Post-Procedure Care

Once the procedure is complete, the surgeon will close the incision and place the foot in a cast. After a short monitoring period, the patient will be allowed to return home. Crutches will be needed for 6-8 weeks after treatment, and physical therapy will be needed throughout the healing process. Once the bones have started fusing together, you will be able to gradually bear weight and in 3-6 months, it should be healed completely!

Consultation

If you are looking to repair your damaged ankle, please come in for a consultation, where we can decide if this, or another procedure, is best for you!

Customer Feedback

At the Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona, we take great pride in the positive feedback we receive from our patients. Their satisfaction is our top priority. And we strive to exceed their expectations with every interaction. Here are a few testimonials from our valued patients:

I had severe arthritis in my ankle with constant pain, which made it difficult to walk. Since many treatments did not quite work well, I got referred to the Foot and Ankle Center of Arizona. Dr. Kris DiNucci and his staff professionally explained everything: the best option for me would be ankle fusion. The surgery was performed and went well; the recovery process was also well-managed. Now, I am free of that ankle pain completely; I can walk without limping. I just can't find enough thanks to Dr. DiNucci and his team for returning my mobility.

Ronald Phillips

March 2022

After a pretty bad car accident, I had multiple fractures of the ankle that never healed properly. The pain was simply unbearable, and I struggled with basic activities. I had ankle fusion surgery performed by Dr. Kris DiNucci of the Foot and Ankle Center of Arizona. His professional team made sure that I was informed and comfortable throughout the process. Months after the surgery, my ankle is now stable, and the pain has essentially subsided for the most part. I highly recommend Dr. DiNucci and his team to anyone with severe ankle problems.

Susan Margaret Miller

May 2022

Continuous ankle sprains had me with chronic ankle instability to the point that it hurt to walk every day. A consultation with Dr. Kris DiNucci at the Foot and Ankle Center of Arizona led us to decide on ankle fusion as the best course of action. It has been a very difficult surgery and recovery, but Dr. DiNucci's expertise made all the difference. Now, I am able to walk without any fear of my ankle giving out, and the pain has dramatically improved. I'm extremely grateful for the great care I received.

Ryan Adams

August 2023

My ankle had been damaged due to long-term rheumatoid arthritis, and every step was painful. Right then, I had lost all hope of relief until I saw Dr. Kris DiNucci at the Foot and Ankle Center of Arizona. He suggested a fusion of the ankle as a permanent solution to get rid of the pain. His team handled the whole process in an extremely professional way. Now, after surgery, I can walk without pain, and more importantly, my life has improved immensely. Dr. DiNucci and his staff changed my life.

Thomas Harris

June 2024

I had post-traumatic arthritis following a sports injury, and the pain in my ankle was unbearable. I sought the opinion of many specialists, but it was Dr. Kris DiNucci at the Foot and Ankle Center of Arizona who gave me hope. He suggested ankle fusion, and I decided to get it done. The surgery went just fine; with his great team keeping a close eye on me in my recovery process. Today, I am pain-free and able to get back into my active lifestyle. I highly recommend Dr. DiNucci and his professional team!