Foot & Ankle · Greenwood Village, CO
Ankle Osteoarthritis Treatment
Cartilage wear in the ankle joint, often years after a significant injury.
Overview
What Ankle Osteoarthritis Actually Is
Ankle arthritis is most often post-traumatic — a fracture or a severe sprain decades earlier. Because the joint is small and superficial, guided intra-articular treatment is precise, and it pairs well with calf and balance work to reduce the load spike with every step.
Symptoms patients describe
- Deep ankle pain with walking on uneven ground
- Stiffness after rest
- Swelling around the joint late in the day
- Loss of the ability to squat fully
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat Ankle Osteoarthritis
Joint Injections
Targeted relief for joint pain using advanced imaging guidance for precise placement.
Learn more about Joint Injections →PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more about PRP Therapy →BMAC & Advanced Orthobiologics
Bone marrow concentrate for advanced joint, tendon, and ligament problems — the most involved orthobiologic option offered.
Learn more about BMAC & Advanced Orthobiologics →Other Foot & Ankle Conditions
Service Areas
Ankle Osteoarthritis Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
Ankle Osteoarthritis — Questions Patients Ask
Is fusion my only option?
Not usually as a first step. Guided treatment and mechanics can maintain function for a long time before that conversation.
Request a Consultation for Ankle Osteoarthritis
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1-983-210-8167