Outcome after 52 Salto Ankle Prostheses Implanted by a Single Surgeon.

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Biomaterials Science

Background:

• Ankle arthrodesis was the traditional treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis.
• Total ankle replacement (TAR) is an alternative, but patient satisfaction varies.
• Investigating TAR outcomes, particularly patient satisfaction, is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate implant survival and patient satisfaction rates after total ankle replacement (TAR).
• To compare outcomes of TAR performed by a single surgeon with existing literature.
• To assess the Salto prosthesis as a reliable solution for end-stage ankle arthritis.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective cohort study involving 52 patients who underwent TAR between 2002 and 2014.
• Mean follow-up duration of 4.2 years.
• Data collection focused on implant survival and patient-reported satisfaction.

Main Results:

• High patient satisfaction rate of 94% was observed.
• TAR demonstrated a 94% survival rate after 5 years.
• Outcomes were comparable to previously published literature.

Conclusions:

• Total ankle replacement (TAR) with the Salto prosthesis is a reliable treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis.
• The study achieved patient satisfaction and implant survival rates consistent with the literature.
• TAR is a viable option for patients with disabling end-stage ankle arthritis.