Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Ankle Joint

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...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie·2026

Same author

Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie·2026

Same author

Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie·2026

Same author

Operative Orthopadie und Traumatologie·2026

Same author

Transarterial Embolization in Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Mechanism of Action and Current Results.

Deutsches Arzteblatt international·2026

Same author

A Novel Approach for Tissue Analysis in Joint Infections Using the Scattered Light Integrating Collector (SLIC).

Biosensors·2025

Same journal

The Prevalence of Hospitalized Cases of Necrotizing Fasciitis: Anatomical Distribution, Amputations, and In-Hospital Mortality, 2019-2024.

Deutsches Arzteblatt international·2026

Same journal

Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation: Detection, Stroke Risk, and Treatment.

Deutsches Arzteblatt international·2026

Same journal

Fewer Premature Births After Assisted Reproduction.

Deutsches Arzteblatt international·2026

Same journal

Femoral Artery Pseudoaneurysm Due to Stent Fracture in PAOD.

Deutsches Arzteblatt international·2026

Same journal

Pain-Adapted Full Weight-bearing After Ankle Fracture Surgery: A Multicenter, Pragmatic, Single-armed Prospective Study.

Deutsches Arzteblatt international·2026

Same journal

Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome.

Deutsches Arzteblatt international·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 15, 2026

Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach

Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach

Published on: January 24, 2018

Total ankle replacement.

Alexej Barg¹, Matthias D Wimmer, Martin Wiewiorski

¹Shared authorship: Barg and Wimmer have equally contributed to the article, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, USA, Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Osteoarthritis Research Center Basel, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Schmerzklinik Basel, Switzerland.

Deutsches Arzteblatt International

|April 4, 2015

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Total ankle replacement offers good to very good long-term outcomes for end-stage ankle arthritis, restoring function and mobility. However, patient age and osteoarthritis type are key factors influencing success rates.

More Related Videos

$Autologous Microfractured and Purified Adipose Tissue for Arthroscopic Management of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus$

Autologous Microfractured and Purified Adipose Tissue for Arthroscopic Management of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus

Published on: January 23, 2018

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Published on: July 5, 2011

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 15, 2026

Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach

Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach

Published on: January 24, 2018

$Autologous Microfractured and Purified Adipose Tissue for Arthroscopic Management of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus$

Autologous Microfractured and Purified Adipose Tissue for Arthroscopic Management of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus

Published on: January 23, 2018

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Published on: July 5, 2011

Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Rheumatology
Biomedical engineering

Background:

Ankle osteoarthritis affects approximately 1% of adults, causing significant pain.
Limited data exists on the long-term efficacy of conservative treatments for ankle osteoarthritis.
Non-joint-preserving surgical options like total ankle replacement and ankle fusion are available for advanced cases.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current literature and clinical experience regarding total ankle replacement.
To evaluate the outcomes and risk factors associated with total ankle replacement for end-stage ankle arthritis.

Main Methods:

A review of selected relevant publications and guidelines.
Inclusion of authors' personal clinical experience.
Analysis of existing data on total ankle replacement outcomes and failure predictors.

Main Results:

Total ankle replacement with modern prostheses demonstrates high success rates (up to 90% at 10 years).
Independent risk factors for failure include age over 70, primary or post-traumatic osteoarthritis, and specific prosthesis types.
Restored range of motion averages 25-30°, with potential up to 60°.

Conclusions:

Total ankle replacement is a viable treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis, improving function and pain.
Contraindications must be carefully considered.
Further research on biomechanics and long-term follow-up is warranted.