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Is the age restriction for increased failure rates of 20% expected to be reconsidered after successful #’s of patients come in? Or do you see this as reserved to younger/ athlete patients indefinitely?

A: Chad Hensel – “Great question– from what I’ve seen it is every changing as more and more people receive the procedure. I believe the number will drop as the technique is perfected and new technologies are introduced.” Learn more about this, and other related topics in the course “Total Ankle Replacement: Advancements ad the Road Ahead”.

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Chad Hensel, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS

Dr. Chad Hensel is a licensed clinical physical therapist with over 13 years of experience in sports medicine, orthopedics, subacute, neurological and work hardening. Currently, he is one of four lead Physical Therapists at Marion Area Health Center in Marion, Ohio, and also works for... Read More

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Is the age restriction for increased failure rates of 20% expected to be reconsidered after successful #’s of patients come in? Or do you see this as reserved to younger/ athlete patients indefinitely?

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Chad Hensel, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS

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Q | Is the age restriction for increased failure rates of 20% expected to be reconsidered after successful #’s of patients come in? Or do you see this as reserved to younger/ athlete patients indefinitely?

About the author

Chad Hensel, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS

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Is the age restriction for increased failure rates of 20% expected to be reconsidered after successful #’s of patients come in? Or do you see this as reserved to younger/ athlete patients indefinitely?