Total Ankle Replacement with Dr. Hodges Davis

Though ankle arthritis is not as common as other forms of arthritis, the condition can cause mobility issues and decrease the quality of life for those it affects. Though there is no cure for ankle arthritis, there are a number of methods to reduce symptoms for those who are suffering. One of those methods is a total ankle replacement. A total ankle replacement is surgical procedure where damaged parts of the ankle are replaced with metal and plastic to improve ankle movement and decrease pain.

Here to explain more about this procedure and its potential benefits is Dr. Hodges Davis. Dr. Davis is an orthopedic surgeon at OrthoCarolina specializing in diagnosis and treatment for the foot and ankle. His sub-specialty and clinical interests include Ankle Arthritis, neuropathic disease, forefoot reconstruction, and deformity. In 2021, Dr. Davis was named as a Top Doctor by Charlotte Magazine.

Dr. Davis, welcome to the show!