Ankle Replacement Offers Pain-Free Living | Duke Health

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Greg Cox was a life-long athlete who longed to stay active but was severely limited by ankle pain and stiffness caused by ankle arthritis. Once a Division 1 lacrosse player, his mobility had declined so much that he could not even walk his dog.
Cox found the help he needed at Duke Health, where foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon Karl Schweitzer, MD performed a total ankle replacement.
Today, Cox is back to participating in the activities he enjoys including water and snow skiing, pickle ball, and walking his dog. "Having my ankle replaced was probably the best thing I’ve ever done,” he said.
00:00 Intro
00:20 How ankle arthritis limited Greg Cox's life
00:40 Ankle fusion vs ankle replacement
1:25 Life after surgery