I suffered with an arthritic bone-on-bone ankle for years. Although I was getting cortisone shots, they helped only temporarily; the pain and swelling would reoccur, affecting my walking and other activities. After discussions with my orthopedic doctor about other options, she recommended Dr. Fleming. I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Fleming, and he felt I was a good candidate for ankle replacement. He fully explained the procedure and recovery, which is more extensive than other joint replacements. I had the procedure in Sept 2024, went through 6 weeks of no weight bearing, then PT, and 4 weeks with a walking boot. I was able to walk without assistance in mid-November and without pain. I cannot say enough for Dr. Fleming, nurses and staff at UOA for the care I received.
-Nick Ninivaggi
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