Dr. Steven Neufeld of Falls Church, Virginia, has helped bring total ankle replacements to the forefront of medical procedures, pioneering the program in the INOVA Health System. The surgery provides his patients with a pain-free ankle and full range of motion, allowing them to get back to the activities they love.

To see the benefits of total ankle replacement you have to look no further than Dr. Neufeld’s patient Karen Navarro, who spent years playing softball and had suffered from ankle pain ever since she sprained it at the age of 25. Now 54, Karen reached her breaking point when she could no longer perform everyday tasks. Upon meeting with Dr. Neufeld and learning total ankle replacement was an option, she immediately scheduled an appointment to have her ankle replaced with the INFINITY® Total Ankle System. The procedure was a success and returned her ankle to its pain-free state. She now goes to the gym regularly and is back to enjoying the outdoors and trips with her fiancé.

The opinions of Dr. Neufeld and Karen Navarro are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wright Medical.

Any results are specific to this particular individual only. Individual results and activity levels after surgery vary and depend on many factors including age, weight and prior activity level. There are risks and recovery times associated with surgery and there are certain individuals who should not undergo surgery.