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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Symptomatic ankle arthrosis impacts 1-4% of the population.
  • Post-traumatic causes are most frequent.
  • Key symptoms include pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current understanding and treatment strategies for symptomatic ankle arthrosis.
  • To emphasize the role of non-operative interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of symptomatic ankle arthrosis.
  • Analysis of diagnostic methods (weight-bearing X-rays).
  • Evaluation of treatment options based on arthrosis grade and patient factors.

Main Results:

  • Non-operative therapies (physiotherapy, analgesics, injections, orthoses) are presented as first-line treatments.
  • Arthroscopy may be effective for select cases.
  • Severe cases may require surgical interventions like osteotomies, total ankle replacement, or arthrodesis.

Conclusions:

  • Non-operative management is the primary approach for symptomatic ankle arthrosis.
  • Treatment selection is individualized based on disease severity and patient characteristics.
  • Surgical options are reserved for advanced or refractory cases.