Today, four total ankles systems are FDA cleared. And demand is expected to grow as more and more baby boomers hobble into their 60s and 70s with debilitating ankle pain.
Ankle replacement has been around for three decades, but it has been slow to catch on. Problems with early devices left surgeons and patients wary. The operation is complex, and many foot and ankle surgeons lack experience. While Medicare pays for ankle replacement, many private insurers do not.
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