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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Main Authors: Cort D. Lawton, Bennet A. Butler, Robert G. Dekker, Adam Prescott, Anish R. Kadakia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0576-1