Whether you have just begun exploring treatment options or have already decided to undergo ankle replacement surgery, this information will help you understand the benefits and limitations of ankle replacement.
Deciding on whether ankle replacement is right for you can be a challenge, and when the decision is made, how can you even begin to prepare for your surgery? This article covers some of the basics of preparing yourself and what you can expect during the process.
If you're considering foot or ankle surgery, your foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon may have said you'll need to be non-weightbearing for a period of weeks after your procedure. What does that mean?
Callie Johnson, D.P.T., attended Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in human biology in 2017. She then attended the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, to obtain her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2022. She has primarily worked in the area of orthopedics.
Callie focuses on functional strengthening and manual therapy to allow patients to achieve their goals. She enjoys working with all orthopedic conditions and specializes in dry needling.
Heidi Gleason, O.T.R./L., graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy and in 2006 from the University of Mary at the Billings campus with a Master of Management degree.
Heidi has 20-plus years of experience with inpatient and outpatient orthopedic and neurological conditions. Heidi is passionate about working with people of all ages to restore and maximize function. She strives to know her patients and directs therapy so it is specific and meaningful to each individual.