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Ankle Joint

The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (crural = leg). It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg. The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three areas of articulation. The top of the talus articulates with the inferior tibia. This is the portion of the ankle joint that carries the body weight between the leg and foot. The sides of the talus are firmly held in position by the articulations...

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Current thoughts on ankle arthritis.

Scott A Ritterman1, Todd A Fellars, Christopher W Digiovanni

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • The ankle joint is frequently injured in athletes and workers.
  • Ankle osteoarthritis is rare, often resulting from trauma or inflammation.
  • Symptoms include pain, disability, and altered gait, prompting orthopaedic consultation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding and management of ankle osteoarthritis.
  • To discuss non-operative and surgical treatment options for ankle osteoarthritis.
  • To highlight the need for more long-term follow-up data on total ankle replacement.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of ankle osteoarthritis.
  • Analysis of non-operative and surgical treatment outcomes.
  • Discussion of patient preferences and long-term data limitations.

Main Results:

  • Non-operative management is standard for early-stage ankle osteoarthritis.
  • Ankle fusion and total ankle replacement are surgical options for advanced disease.
  • Patient preference for total ankle replacement is noted, but long-term data is scarce.

Conclusions:

  • Ankle osteoarthritis requires careful management, balancing conservative and surgical approaches.
  • Further research is needed to establish the long-term efficacy and outcomes of total ankle replacement.
  • Addressing pain, disability, and gait mechanics is crucial for patients with ankle osteoarthritis.