Clinical results of Total Ankle Replacements lag behind hips and knees – only 80% survive 5 years

Total ankle survivorship rates are low, but improvements are underway, surgeon says  ...OrthoSpineNews
Although total ankle replacement survivorship rates are considerably lower compared to those of hip and knee replacements, a leading foot and ankle surgeon said that the success rates for total ankles will improve.
Based on a literature review, Charles L. Saltzman, MD, president of the American Orthopeaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), said that the 5-year survivorship of total ankle replacements (TAR) is approximately 80%.
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