Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Total ankle arthroplasty. A procedural review.

J M Spaulding1, R G Megesi, H E Figgie

  • 1University Hospitals of Cleveland, Ohio.

AORN Journal
|August 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Total ankle arthroplasty offers known benefits for tibiotalar joint motion in systemic arthritis patients. Current ankle implant technology, though evolving, yields results comparable to other leg joint replacements in suitable candidates.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Clinical characteristics of central European and North American samples of pregnant women screened for opioid agonist treatment.

European addiction research·2010
Same author

Clinical validation of a structural porous tantalum biomaterial for adult reconstruction.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·2005
Same author

Ipsilateral total shoulder arthroplasty and total elbow replacement arthroplasty: a caveat.

The Journal of arthroplasty·2000
Same author

Failed total wrist arthroplasty. Analysis of failures and results of operative management.

Clinical orthopaedics and related research·1997
Same author

Anterior sliding graft for tibiotalar arthrodesis.

Foot & ankle international·1997
Same author

Total elbow arthroplasty for flail and unstable elbows.

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery·1997

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Systemic arthritis can significantly impact tibiotalar joint function.
  • Maintaining joint motion is crucial for patient quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of total ankle arthroplasty.
  • To compare outcomes of ankle joint replacement with other lower limb implants.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current total ankle arthroplasty techniques.
  • Analysis of patient selection criteria for successful outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Total ankle arthroplasty is a complex procedure with significant benefits.
  • Outcomes in carefully selected patients are comparable to other leg joint replacements.

Related Experiment Videos

Conclusions:

  • Total ankle arthroplasty is a viable option for select patients with systemic arthritis.
  • Advancements in ankle implant technology are improving surgical results.