J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.
2022 Dec;26(4):151-156. 10.14193/jkfas.2022.26.4.151.
Comparison of Ankle Arthrodesis and Total Ankle Arthroplasty in End-Stage Ankle Arthritis
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2536709
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.14193/jkfas.2022.26.4.151
Abstract
- The proportion of patients with end-stage ankle arthritis is increasing. The leading surgical methods for treating patients with end-stage ankle arthritis are ankle arthrodesis and total ankle arthroplasty. Ankle arthrodesis is considered the standard treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis. Many studies have been conducted on the two procedures, but it is unclear which is superior, and total ankle arthroplasty cannot be said to be a clear indication. Therefore, this review compares the advantages and disadvantages of two representative surgical methods for treating end-stage ankle arthritis.
