Treatment of ankle arthrosis

Area of Science:

• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Podiatry
• Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

• Ankle arthrosis is a common condition encountered in orthopaedic practice.
• Etiologies for ankle arthrosis are diverse, yet treatment strategies often converge.
• Treatment selection depends on symptom severity, clinical findings, radiographic evidence, and patient activity levels.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the various conservative and surgical treatment options for ankle arthrosis.
• To highlight ankle arthrodesis as a primary surgical intervention for refractory cases.
• To acknowledge the ongoing debate regarding optimal ankle arthrodesis techniques.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on ankle arthrosis treatments.
• Analysis of conservative management strategies.
• Evaluation of surgical interventions, with a focus on ankle arthrodesis.

Main Results:

• A range of conservative and surgical options exist for ankle arthrosis.
• Ankle arthrodesis is widely accepted as the surgical treatment of choice for significant, non-responsive symptoms.
• Despite a long history, consensus on the best ankle arthrodesis method remains elusive.

Conclusions:

• Ankle arthrosis management requires individualized treatment plans.
• Ankle arthrodesis is a critical surgical option for advanced ankle arthritis.
• Further research may clarify optimal surgical techniques for ankle fusion.