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Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach
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Current Concepts in Total Ankle Replacement for Radiologists: Complications.
Hyojeong Mulcahy1, Felix S Chew1
11 Both authors: Department of Radiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging, University of Washington, Roosevelt Radiology Box 354755, 4245 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|November 21, 2015
Summary
Total ankle replacement (TAR) is a common surgery for ankle arthritis. This review focuses on imaging complications, their causes, and features, offering insights for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Radiology
- Biomedical engineering
Background:
- Total ankle replacement (TAR) is increasingly used for severe ankle arthritis.
- Understanding complications is crucial for successful outcomes.
- Imaging plays a key role in diagnosing and managing TAR complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current imaging concepts for total ankle replacement.
- To emphasize imaging features of complications and their underlying causes.
- To correlate imaging findings with the mechanisms of TAR failure.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of imaging findings in total ankle replacement.
- Analysis of reported complications and their radiographic appearances.
- Discussion of failure mechanisms based on imaging evidence.
Main Results:
- Common complications include loosening, infection, and malalignment.
- Imaging features vary depending on the type of prosthesis and complication.
- Understanding failure modes aids in early detection and management.
Conclusions:
- Total ankle replacement is a mainstream treatment for disabling ankle arthritis.
- Increased procedures will lead to more complications, requiring vigilant monitoring.
- Imaging expertise is vital for managing TAR complications, drawing parallels with hip and knee arthroplasty while noting ankle-specific issues.
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