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Ankle arthritis

Ankle arthritis

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A kind of arthritis--inflammation of the joints--that impacts the ankle specifically.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Foot and ankle conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Rare
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Symptoms

Difficulty walking
Ankle swelling
Ankle stiffness
Unable to bear weight
Ankle pain
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Ankle arthritis
Naproxen
5
1 review
Ibuprofen
3
1 review
Acetaminophen
2
1 review
Diclofenac
Celebrex

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Ankle arthritis

Surgery

Total ankle replacement
Fusion of ankle joint
Arthroscopic surgery

Other treatments

Orthotics

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