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Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach
Published on: January 24, 2018
Imaging in total ankle replacement
1Figtree Private Hospital, Wollongong, NSW, Australia. anthonycadden@footandanklesurgeon.com.au
Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology
|August 2, 2012
Summary
Total ankle replacement is a growing treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis. Proper preoperative and postoperative imaging, including weight-bearing X-rays and CT scans, is crucial for surgical planning and managing complications.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Radiology
- Biomedical engineering
Background:
- Total ankle replacement (TAR) is increasingly utilized for end-stage ankle arthritis.
- Optimal surgical outcomes depend on meticulous preoperative planning.
- Postoperative imaging is essential for diagnosing and managing complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical role of imaging in total ankle replacement.
- To outline recommended preoperative imaging protocols for surgical planning.
- To discuss imaging strategies for evaluating painful ankles after surgery.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on imaging for total ankle replacement.
- Emphasis on weight-bearing foot and ankle radiography.
- Inclusion of computed tomography (CT) as an adjunct for preoperative assessment.
Main Results:
- Preoperative imaging guides surgical planning by assessing foot alignment.
- Postoperative imaging utilizes multiple modalities to identify pathology.
- Specific imaging sequences are suggested for various clinical scenarios.
Conclusions:
- Appropriate preoperative imaging is vital for successful total ankle replacement.
- Comprehensive postoperative imaging aids in timely and accurate diagnosis.
- Imaging protocols are key to optimizing patient outcomes after TAR.
