Services Total Joint Replacement

Ankle

This surgical procedure removes portions of the ankle in order to implant a device that will help manage pain and restore mobility to the ankle.

With new developments in ankle replacement surgery, replacing the ankle versus fusion is a new reality offering the potential for a near-normal gait. Ankle replacement is intended to restore mobility by reducing pain, restoring alignment, and replacing the flexion and extension movement in the ankle joint. Get in touch with our ankle replacement orthopaedic surgeons to see if it’s right for you.

What is Total Ankle Replacement?

This surgical procedure is performed to remove portions of the ankle joint that are diseased or severely injured. Then your orthopaedic surgeon will implant a device or mechanical parts that will help manage pain and restore mobility to the ankle.

During surgery, an incision is made on the front portion of the ankle and precise bone cuts are made in the tibia and talus to remove arthritic bone and cartilage. The bone that is removed is replaced with metal components shaped similar to the bone they are replacing. A plastic spacer is inserted between the metal components, alloWing the ankle to move in a smooth motion.

Contact Our Orthopaedic Surgeons | The Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois

Get in touch with our orthopaedic surgeons in Illinois to see if an ankle replacement is right for you or call any of our locations below:


Other Total Joint Replacement Services

Additional total joint replacement services we offer.

  • Knee

    Our orthopaedic surgeons provide a range of knee replacement surgeries so that you can get back to your daily activities without pain or stiffness.

  • Mako Robotic Total Knee Replacement

    The Orthopaedic Institute has partnered with Stryker for Mako Robotic Knees at SIOC!

  • Hip

    Our orthopaedic surgeons provide a range of hip replacement surgeries so that you can get back to your daily activities without pain or stiffness.

  • Same Day Total Joint

    Same day total joint replacement is the relief for your joint pain without the hassle or price of a hospital stay.

Our Total Joint Replacement Team

Providers specializing in this practice area.

  • Amanda L. Brazis, DPM

    Doctor practicing in 5 locations

  • Treg D. Brown, M.D.

    Doctor practicing in 6 locations

  • J. Michael Davis, M.D.

    Doctor practicing in 5 locations

  • Rhett MacNeille, M.D. – COMING 2024

    Doctor practicing in 4 locations

Treatment Locations

Visit these facilities for total joint replacement care.

  • Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois (OISI)

    Herrin, IL

  • Southern Illinois Orthopedic Center (SIOC)

    Herrin, IL

  • SIH – Herrin Hospital

    Herrin, IL

  • SIH – Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

    Carbondale, IL

  • Deaconess Illinois: Heartland Regional Medical Center

    Marion, IL

COVID-19 Precautions

We at Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois are committed to continuing to provide the highest quality and safest orthopaedic care to the people of Southern Illinois.

In the interest of protecting our patients and employees, we have instituted the following procedures:

In following the CDC guidelines, while inside our facilities, all employees, patients, and visitors over the age of 2 will be required to wear a mask at all times when not actively eating or drinking.

With the exception of a single parent accompanying a minor or a designated caregiver accompanying an impaired adult, we will limiting the number of visitors accompanying patients to ensure safe social distancing wtihin our facilities. .

At this time, we will continue to provide full physician services in the office as well as physical and occupational therapy, imaging, pain management, and walkin clinic services for your immediate, acute orthopaedic needs.

We are working closely with our hospital partners for the continued provision of urgent and emergent orthopaedic care.

Please remember to stay calm, stay smart, and if you are feeling ill, stay home.

Thank you,
The Physicians and Staff of Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois.

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