Ankle Disarticulation

Ankle disarticulation is a surgical procedure that involves removing the foot at the ankle joint, leaving the lower leg intact. This surgery may be required due to severe injury, infection, or diseases affecting the foot, such as diabetes. The procedure allows for better healing and may enable the patient to use a prosthetic limb more effectively than if the foot were removed at a higher level. Recovery involves rehabilitation, where the individual learns to adapt to their new condition and may receive a prosthetic to aid in mobility.