Background: Two main treatments for end-stage ankle arthritis are ankle arthrodesis and
total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). While both procedures can be performed either by a foot and …

Background. The number of total ankle arthroplasties (TAAs) performed in the United States
has risen significantly in recent years, as has utilization of orthopaedic specialty hospital …

Background: The aim of this study was to analyze a validated, nationally representative
admissions database in order to compare perioperative complications and hospitalization …

Background Surgical management of end-stage ankle arthritis consists of either ankle
arthrodesis (AA) or total ankle replacement (TAR). The purpose of this study was to evaluate …

Background: Ankle arthrodesis has been the traditional surgical treatment for end-stage
hindfoot arthritis. However, utilization of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is increasing as …

Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is used as an alternative to ankle arthrodesis for adults with
severe ankle arthritis. Numerous orthopedic centers have entered the healthcare market …

Background The objective of this study was to identify whether total ankle arthroplasty (TAA)
was associated with greater risk for 30-day complications and/or greater financial burden in …

The popularity and utilization of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) as treatment for ankle arthritis
has increased exponentially from 1998 to 2012. Overall the outcomes have improved for …

Background Ankle osteoarthritis is increasing, thus creating greater demand for high-volume
total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) surgeons. The Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment …

Background The demand for total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) and ankle arthrodesis surgery is
increasing. Findings from other orthopaedic populations suggest an increasing comorbidity …