Background: It remains controversial whether significant preoperative tibiotalar varus and
valgus deformity should be contraindications for total ankle replacement (TAR). The primary …

Background Total ankle arthroplasty was developed as an alternative option to ankle
arthrodesis in patients with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis. Multiple trials have assessed the …

Background: As the popularity of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) increases and indications
expand, surgeons require a better understanding of which patient factors are associated …

The gold standard for management of end-stage ankle arthritis was previously ankle
arthrodesis; however, improvements in total ankle replacements are making this a more …

Background: The use of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) in the treatment of ankle arthritis has
grown substantially as advancements are made in design and surgical technique. Among …

Background: Outcomes of total ankle replacement for the treatment of end-stage ankle
arthritis continue to improve. Debate continues whether a mobile-bearing total ankle …

Background: A number of new 2-component total ankle arthroplasty systems that emphasize
minimal bone resection have been introduced for which few clinical outcomes reports are …

Abstract Background and Objective Loosening and wear are still the main problems for the
failure of total ankle arthroplasty, which are closely related to the micromotion at the bone …

Background: Short-term outcomes for the INBONE I and INBONE II tibial stems have been
favorable. The INBONE-II talus has been shown to have lower reoperation and failure rates …

A number of 2-component, fourth-generation total ankle arthroplasty prostheses have been
introduced to the market. The purpose of the present study was to present early experience …