The indications for ankle joint replacement and the advantages of a ‘ball-and-socket’ type of prosthesis are examined. The results of 24 Richard Smith ankle replacements of which 18 were followed for an average of 7 years are analysed and the case for abandoning this prosthesis is discussed.
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