First study to show similar gait outcomes for total ankle replacement vs arthrodesis
Presentation Abstract
Session:
256-270-Foot and Ankle I
Location
Room 3304
Presentation Number:
Paper 258
Title:
Gait and Balance in Total Ankle Arthroplasty versus Ankle Arthrodesis at 12 to 36 Months after Surgery
Classification:
+Hindfoot (Foot/Ankle)
Keywords:
Hindfoot / Ankle
Author(s):
Brandon King, MD, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Todd A. Irwin, MD, Ann Arbor, Michigan
James Wrobel, DPM, Ann Arbor, Michigan
James R. Holmes, MD, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Markus Byron, BS, Brighton, Michigan
Abstract:
INTRODUCTION: The evolution of total ankle arthroplasty with good intermediate term result now offers patients with ankle arthritis a treatment choice. Subjective patient self-scoring scales have shown ankle arthroplasty and arthrodesis to be similar, however little objective data exists. Our hypothesis was that patients who previously underwent total ankle arthroplasty would have significantly improved postoperative objective functional findings and similar self-scoring to ankle arthrodesis patients.
METHODS: Patients who had previously undergone ankle arthroplasty or arthrodesis on...
