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Complications of total ankle replacement
Stephen F Conti1, Yue Shuen Wong
1Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Physicians, 3471 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1010, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. contisf@msx.upmc.edu
Foot and Ankle Clinics
|January 9, 2003
Summary
Second-generation total ankle arthroplasty is increasingly common. While complications can occur, most are preventable with careful patient selection and surgical technique, or are treatable.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Total ankle arthroplasty (TAP) using second-generation prostheses is becoming more prevalent.
- Complications are inherent to all arthroplasty procedures, including TAP, similar to knee, hip, elbow, shoulder, and wrist replacements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the potential complications associated with second-generation total ankle arthroplasty.
- To highlight the importance of patient selection and surgical technique in mitigating these complications.
Main Methods:
- Review of known complications in total ankle arthroplasty.
- Analysis of preventative strategies and treatment options for identified complications.
Main Results:
- Complications, though expected, can arise in total ankle arthroplasty.
- Many reported complications are avoidable through meticulous patient selection and precise surgical execution.
- Even when complications occur, they are often manageable or treatable.
Conclusions:
- Second-generation total ankle arthroplasty, while popular, necessitates awareness of potential complications.
- Proactive patient selection and refined surgical techniques are crucial for successful outcomes.
- Effective management strategies exist for addressing complications when they arise.