Procedure Explorer
Ankle
Total Ankle Replacement
- Problem being treated
- End-stage ankle arthritis.
- Relevant anatomy
- Distal tibia and talar dome.
- Surgical concept
- Replace worn joint surfaces with metal and polyethylene components to preserve motion.
- Indications
- End-stage arthritis with adequate alignment and bone stock
- Common alternatives
- Ankle arthrodesis
- Bracing
- Recovery concept
- Protected weight-bearing, then progressive rehab over months.
- Risks
- Loosening
- Revision
- Wound complications
- Evidence
- Moderate Evidence
Cohort data show pain relief comparable to fusion in selected patients.
- Technology involved
- Patient-specific guidesCT planningFixed and mobile-bearing designs
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