Abstract
Category:
Ankle Arthritis
Introduction/Purpose:
The last decade has seen a considerable increase in the use of in total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) to treat patients with end-stage arthritis of the knee. However, the longevity of the implants is still far from that of total knee and hip arthroplasties
Methods:
To introduce a systematic approach to the painful TAA based on the literature and on the senior author’s experience
Results:
See algorithm attached
Conclusion:
This new diagnostic and treatment algorithm may be useful to guide less experienced surgeons navigate through the possible causes and treatments of a painful TAA