The most common way that an ankle fusion is done is by making an incision through the skin to open the joint. Once the joint is opened, the surgeon uses a surgical saw to remove the articular cartilage surfaces of the ankle joint.
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ADDL is located on the south side of the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. (Click image below for larger map) Our hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A pathologist is on-call every weekend for emergency consultations. If you need assistance on a weekend, call 765-494-7440 and follow the instructions. ADDL closes on all Purdue holidays.