The majority of commercial carriers in the United States, such as Aetna, CIGNA and UniCare previously modified or revised coverage to support total ankle replacement. Total ankle replacements are treatment options for patients suffering from end-stage ankle arthritis.
The most recent generation of total ankle technology has shown less wear and loosening than earlier designs. They are also designed to eliminate or minimize pain. Anthony G. Viscogliosi, chairman and CEO of SBi, predicts universal coverage for the procedure within the next year.
Read other coverage on total ankle replacement:
– FDA Approves Total Ankle Replacement System
– Ankle Replacement Surgery Completed at Florida’s Indian River Medical Center
