An alternative total ankle arthroplasty procedure has been developed that capitalizes on the strength of local bone when posterior bone stock of the talus is insufficient. This case report describes the 2-year postoperative results of a modular total ankle arthroplasty on a patient with significant bone loss of the posterior talus.
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