Taking his three children to Disney World for the very first time should have been a dream come true for Tulsa-resident Chris Dodder. Unfortunately, the lasting effects of an injury he sustained to his left ankle while playing soccer in college threatened to ruin that dream. The constant, nagging ankle pain and numbness made it challenging for me to keep up with my seven, nine and eleven year old children during my recent vacation.
After meeting with Dr. Westley Stotler of Tulsa Bone and Joint Chris learned he was an ideal candidate for a total ankle replacement. On March 11, 2015 Dr. Stotler implanted an INBONE® Total Ankle System in Chris’ left ankle. Since receiving his implant Chris has been able to get back to what he loves—being active and coaching his children’s many sports teams—pain free.
The opinions of Dr. Stotler and Chris Dodder 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.