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<p><b>Ankle replacement</b>, or <b>ankle arthroplasty</b>, is a <a href="page.php?w=surgical">surgical</a> procedure to replace the damaged articular surfaces of the human <a href="page.php?w=ankle_joint">ankle joint</a> with prosthetic components. This procedure is becoming the treatment of choice for patients requiring arthroplasty, replacing the conventional use of <a href="page.php?w=arthrodesis">arthrodesis</a>, i.e. fusion of the bones. The restoration of range of motion is the key feature in favor of ankle replacement with respect to arthrodesis.</p><p>
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