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flag A new ankle replacement technique, using a side approach and specialized implant, shows lasting success in 130 patients and allows faster recovery.

flag A new ankle replacement technique developed by Dr. Mark Schon offers improved long-term outcomes for patients with ankle arthritis. flag Unlike traditional surgery that approaches the ankle from the front, Schon’s method accesses the joint from the side, preserving more bone and using a specialized metal implant designed to bond better with surrounding bone. flag The first Zimmer Biomet Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Replacement using this approach was implanted 13 years ago, and the patient still has a functional implant. flag Recent data from 130 patients show the implants remain intact five to ten years after surgery. flag Recovery is similar to traditional methods but allows patients to bear full weight as early as two weeks post-op, with full healing typically occurring in six months to a year. flag The technique is now used by about 15,000 people worldwide and was recently validated in a June 2025 study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

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