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An "ankle fusion" procedure is still used to treat patients with endstage arthritis where bone is painfully rubbing against bone. Our patient David was offered this course of treatment elsewhere, but, understandably, did not want to suffer the loss of mobility and limitations often associated with a procedure that would've fused the bones in his ankle joint together with screws, plates, and bone grafts.

Instead, David traveled to San Francisco where Dr. Stone repaired the dead bone and cartilage in David's ankle with a cartilage regeneration procedure that he personally developed: the articular cartilage paste graft. This minimallyinvasive arthroscopic procedure stimulates regrowth of damaged articular cartilage surfaces without artificial components or implants, reforming durable cartilage tissue with longterm improvement in function and diminishment of pain. When applied to the ankle as part of a biologic reconstruction, we refer to this as a BioAnkle.

Call us at +1 (415) 5633110 for an appointment or arrange for a complimentary phone consultation. You may learn more about our BioAnkle program and download our "Saving My Ankle Guide" at:

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