Total ankle arthroplasty versus ankle arthrodesis—a comparison of outcomes over the last decade
Abstract Background The surgical treatment of end-stage tibiotalar arthritis continues to be a controversial topic. Advances in surgical technique and implant design have lead to improved outcomes after both ankle arthrodesis (AA) and total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), yet a clear consensus regarding t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0576-1 |