PULSE is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of Central Peninsula Hospital, 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK 99669, phone 907-714-4404, website www.cpgh.org. CEO: Angela Hinnegan, CPA, MHL, FACHE External Affairs Director: Bruce Richards Information in PULSE comes from a wide range of medical experts. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. If you wish to be removed from the mailing list, please call 907-714-4600 or email marketing@cpgh.org. 2026 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Central Peninsula Hospital and its clinics (collectively “CPH”) comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Translation and other services are available to you, free of charge, by calling this number: 907-714-4404. Patients suffering from chronic ankle pain now have access to an advanced surgical option close to home. Ian Burtenshaw, DPM, FACFAS, FABPM, of Central Peninsula Foot & Ankle Specialist, offers total ankle replacement, also known as total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), right here on the Kenai Peninsula. TAA is designed for patients with end-stage ankle arthritis, often from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis due to an old injury. Candidates are typically active adults over age 50 who are not engaged in high-impact activities and are willing to participate in postoperative rehabilitation. Unlike traditional ankle fusion, TAA preserves natural ankle motion, reducing the risk of developing arthritis in surrounding joints. It also reduces stress on joints in the foot and knee, allowing a more natural walking pattern. Long-term outcomes show significant pain relief, strong function and high levels of patient satisfaction. “I have been involved in total ankle replacement research and clinical practice for the last 14 years,” Dr. Burtenshaw says. “I am excited to be here in the community and to offer this treatment option that was previously only available if patients traveled great distances. Ankle arthritis is one of the Take a step toward better health Central Peninsula Foot & Ankle Specialist 240 Hospital Place, Suite 103, Soldotna foot.cpgh.org | 907-714-5312 Open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 907-714-5312 to schedule a consultation and find out if ankle replacement may be right for you. Ankle replacement now available Ian Burtenshaw, DPM, FACFAS, FABPM most debilitating physical conditions, and it can significantly limit a person’s ability to stay active and enjoy life.” Dr. Burtenshaw says TAA can help patients regain mobility and improve their overall quality of life. “My goal has always been to keep people as active as possible, for as long as possible, and as comfortable as possible,” he says. PULSE Summer 2026 3
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