Ankle Replacement

Ankle Replacement - Diagnosis

The diagnosis of ankle osteoarthritis most likely will involve:

• A medical history

• Physical exam

• X-rays

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or CT scans

Ankle Replacement - Other Information

Article contributed by Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital

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