I'm as young 68,I ski,ride horses,and am very active. Due to and old ski injury,and surgery to remove bone spurs last Feb.,I can barely walk.The surgery did not help. No help from the Dr. My life has changed. I'm interested in knowing if anyone has had a ankle replacement, and if the surgery was successful. I do have advanced osteoarthritis in my ankle joint. i do continue to work out 2-3 times a week even if it hurts. I do believe the mind body connection does work. i have tried acupuncture, physical therapy, Aleve. The aleve does help,but I know that it is not good for me.