J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.
2022 Dec;26(4):157-162. 10.14193/jkfas.2022.26.4.157.
Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Ankle Arthritis with Coronal Plane Deformity
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Anyang, Korea
- KMID: 2536710
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.14193/jkfas.2022.26.4.157
Abstract
- Total ankle arthroplasty has become a viable motion-preserving alternative to ankle arthrodesis, especially in the last two decades. Recent improvements have been achieved in the strength of implant design and surgical technique. Nevertheless, addressing preoperative deformities is essential for successful outcomes of total ankle arthroplasty. Residual malalignment can produce instability and edge loading, causing acceleration of polyethylene wear, followed by osteolysis and an increased risk of revision surgery. Therefore, the accompanying deformities and their correction techniques need to be comprehensively elucidated and understood. In this article, we provide a review of the application of total ankle arthroplasty in arthritis with coronal plane varus and valgus deformities.
