Background: The aims of this study were to establish the likelihood of additional surgery
after ankle fusion, determine the interval for developing osteoarthrosis in the ipsilateral …

Arthrodesis surgery aims to give pain relief by abolishing the movement of the joint
concerned. Few studies describe the outcome as appreciated by the patient. This was the …

Background: With ankle replacements gaining credibility, there is a small subset of patients
who might benefit from a conversion of an ankle fusion to a replacement. The objective of …

We report the clinical and radiological outcome of total ankle replacement performed in
conjunction with hindfoot fusion or in isolation. Between May 2003 and June 2008, 60 …

Results The functional outcome did not deteriorate significantly between 1984 and 2000.
The mean score was 65.8+/-22.6 (range 19-92) in 1984 and 64.7+/-18.3 (range 34-90) in …

Background: Patients with arthritis or severe dysfunction involving both the ankle and
subtalar joints can benefit from tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis or total ankle …

Background: An advantage of total ankle replacement (TAR) compared to ankle fusion is
that by maintaining motion, the occurrence of hypermobility of adjacent joints may be …

Background: The role of ankle arthroplasty in the treatment of ankle arthritis is controversial.
Ankle fusion is commonly performed, but there is ongoing concern about functional …

Background: The objective of this study was to identify factors influencing operative
outcomes in straightforward, uncomplicated open ankle fusions. Methods: We reviewed all …

Background: While it is thought that stresses through the subtalar and talonavicular joints
will be decreased after total ankle replacement (TAR) relative to ankle fusion, progressive …