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What are the risks of a total ankle replacement surgery?
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Dr Andrew Wines
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Andrew Wines specialises in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle in adults and children. He graduated from the University of Sydney … View Profile
• Infection of the wound
• Problems with wound healing
• Damage to nerves around the ankle – this may result in numbness, tingling and/or pins and needles at the top of the foot
• Blood clot in leg or lung
• Loosening of the artificial ankle
• Infection of the ankle replacement
• The ankle replacement wearing out
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