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Ankle function and sports activity after total ankle arthroplasty
Michel P Bonnin1, Jean-Raphael Laurent, Mark Casillas
1Centre Orthopédique Santy, 24 Av Paul Santy, Lyon 69008, France. bonnin.michel@gmail.com
Foot & Ankle International
|October 3, 2009
Summary
Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) improves quality of life, enabling many patients to return to recreational activities. However, high-impact sports participation remains limited after TAA, underscoring the need for realistic patient expectations.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Return to sports after ankle arthroplasty is infrequently studied.
- Evaluating functional outcomes and sport participation post-total ankle arthroplasty is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess functional outcomes and the ability to return to sports following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA).
Main Methods:
- 179 Salto Total Ankle Arthroplasties (TAA) were analyzed.
- Patients completed self-administered questionnaires (Foot Function Index, Foot and Ankle Ability Measurement).
- Mean follow-up was 53.8 months, with 145 usable responses.
Main Results:
- 15.2% of patients reported a 'normal' ankle, 60.7% 'nearly normal'.
- FAAM scores indicated 74.9 for daily living and 48.9 for sports.
- Patients engaged in various recreational activities; impact sports like tennis and running were less common.
Conclusions:
- Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) enhances quality of life.
- Return to recreational activities is generally feasible post-TAA.
- Return to high-impact sports is rarely achieved after TAA.
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