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Could you ever replace your ankles like hips and knees?

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Yes. Ankles are replaceable, and there are a number of different types of ankle replacements available. The most common type of ankle replacement is called a total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), which involves replacing both the talus bone and the ankle joint.

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