Current techniques in total ankle arthroplasty

Authors

James M. Cottom, Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, 1630 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA. Electronic address: drcottom@flofac.com.
Jason George DeVries, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Christopher F. Hyer, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, 350 W. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH 43085, USA.
Jeffrey E. McAlister, Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute, 7301 E 2nd Street, Ste 206, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA.
Matthew D. Sorensen, Weil Foot & Ankle Institute, 1900 Hollister Dr., Suite 160, Libertyville, IL 60048, USA.

Recommended Citation

Cottom JM, DeVries JG, Hyer CF, McAlister JE, Sorensen MD. Current Techniques in Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2022;39(2):273-293. doi:10.1016/j.cpm.2021.11.012

Affiliations

BayCare Clinic, Manitowoc

Abstract

Total ankle replacement (TAR) continues to increase in popularity as a motion-preserving option to ankle arthrodesis. TAR is indicated for primary, posttraumatic and inflammatory arthropathies as an alternative procedure to tibiotalar arthrodesis. Proper patient selection is paramount to a successful outcome in TAR. Contraindications to TAR include the presence of neuropathy, active infection, severe peripheral arterial disease, inadequate bone stock, and severe uncorrectable coronal plane deformity. This article is a brief overview of techniques and PEARLS on how to address a well-aligned ankle joint, varus deformity as well as valgus deformities as well as the authors' experience with single versus staging coronal plane deformities.

Document Type

Article

PubMed ID

35365326