They aren't doing artificial ankles.... right? I've never heard of one.
Yes they are, they've been doing 'em for years now. Problem is two-fold: The ankle is much more complex than the knee or hip, meaning it's harder to design and manufacture a copy; and they're not as far along in development as knees or hips.
My orthopedic surgeon does ankle replacements but he says I'm not a candidate. According to him, they wear out faster than hips or knees, and they're not very sturdy. He says that for an active man my age and size, fusion is the answer. I won't do that until I'm forced to though. Could be sooner rather than later.
