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There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis that can effect you ad cause pain. Usually the firs port of call that people use in the pain caused by Arthritis is to turn to simple analgesics to help keep the pain under control. However if you have a problem with arthritis it would be best to get medical advise. First to find out what type of arthritis you have and secondly to bring the pain and inflammation under control. There are non steroidal anti inflammatory that can be very helpful for most arthritis sufferers many of which are available over the counter at the chemist. Steroidal anti inflammatory are prescribed drugs as a re disease modifying drugs that are also used in helping to prevent the serious and debilitating damage that can be done by some forms of arthritis.

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Treatment for ankle arthritis usually falls into two categories - conservative, non-surgical care and surgical treatment.

From the OrthoArizona Foot and Ankle Institute Website:

Conservative care options MAY include:

  • Activity modifications/lower impact exercise
  • Weight loss
  • Ice or heat
  • Bracing or orthotic devices
  • Canes or walkers
  • Over-the-counter or prescription strength medications to reduce inflammation or pain
  • Supplements or alternative/complimentary medicine
  • Injections

Surgical treatments MAY include:

  • Removal unstable or loose bone/cartilage fragments to improve mechanical symptoms
  • Correcting alignment to slow progress of the arthritis
  • Ankle fusion
    • Making the two main bones of the ankle joint grow together to eliminate the joint and hopefully the pain
  • Ankle replacement

As always, be sure to consult your physician for a thorough, personalized diagnosis of your pain.

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