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Wu KA, Anastasio AT, Krez AN, O'Neill C, Adams SB, DeOrio JK, Easley ME, Nunley JA. Diabetic management and infection risk in total ankle arthroplasty. Foot Ankle Surg 2024; 30:552-556. [PMID: 38637171 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2024.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND As total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) increases in popularity nationwide for the management of end-stage arthritis, it is essential to understand ways to mitigate the risk of infection. Diabetes increases the risk of infection due to compromised immunity and impaired wound-healing mechanisms. However, there is limited research on how diabetic management, inclusive of medications and glucose control, may impact infection risks post-TAA. This study aims to demonstrate the impact of diabetic management on the occurrence of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following TAA. METHODS This was a retrospective study of patients who underwent a TAA at a single academic institution from March 2002 to May 2022. Patients with diabetes who developed an intraarticular infection following TAA were propensity score matched (1:3) to diabetic patients who did not. Data collection included demographics, implant types, diabetic medications, and preoperative hemoglobin A1c. PJI was diagnosed based on Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) criteria. Statistical analyses assessed differences in medication use, glucose control, and infection rates between groups. RESULTS Of the 1863 patients who underwent TAA, 177 patients had a diagnosis of diabetes. The infection rate in patients with diabetes (2.8%) was higher than the total cohort rate (0.8%). Five patients with diabetes developed a PJI at an average of 2.2 months postoperatively. This cohort (n = 5) was compared to propensity score-matched controls (n = 15). There was no significant difference in diabetic medication use. Patients who developed PJI had higher rates of uncontrolled diabetes (60.0% vs. 6.7%) and average A1c levels (7.02% vs. 6.29%) compared to controls. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that the elevated risk of PJI observed in individuals with diabetes subsequent to TAA may be attributed not solely to the presence of diabetes, but to inadequate glycemic control. Effectively managing blood glucose levels is imperative for achieving favorable outcomes following TAA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Kevin A Wu
- Division of Foot and Ankle, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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- Division of Foot and Ankle, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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- Division of Foot and Ankle, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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- Division of Foot and Ankle, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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- Division of Foot and Ankle, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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- Division of Foot and Ankle, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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- Division of Foot and Ankle, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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- Division of Foot and Ankle, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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Seki H, Kokubo T. Longitudinal observation of distal tibial degeneration in varus ankle osteoarthritis using plain radiograph. Foot Ankle Surg 2024:S1268-7731(24)00222-4. [PMID: 39343657 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2024.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to explore the natural history of distal tibial deformity in varus ankle osteoarthritis and to identify risk factors for its progression. METHODS This retrospective longitudinal observational study included 97 ankles with moderate to severe varus ankle osteoarthritis, monitored for > 2 years. Radiographic assessments were conducted on weightbearing plain radiographs at the initial and final visit. RESULTS Significant tibial anterior surface angle reduction (p = 0.008), talus center medial migration (p = 0.038), and tibial lateral surface angle increase (p = 0.034) occurred. Multiple logistic analysis revealed an association between progression and coronal talar tilt angle at the first visit (odds ratio 1.17, p = 0.015) CONCLUSION: The progression of radiographic distal tibial deformity in varus ankle osteoarthritis was clarified, identifying the coronal talar tilt angle as a risk factor. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, retrospective longitudinal observation study.
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- Hiroyuki Seki
- Tachikawa Hospital, 4-2-22 Nishiki-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo 190-8531, Japan
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- Tachikawa Hospital, 4-2-22 Nishiki-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo 190-8531, Japan.
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Palma J, Shaffrey I, Kim J, Cororaton A, Henry J, Ellis SJ, Demetracopoulos CA. Postoperative Medial Malleolar Fractures in Total Ankle Replacement Are Associated With Decreased Medial Malleolar Width and Varus Malalignment: A Case-Control Study. Foot Ankle Int 2024; 45:1009-1017. [PMID: 38912602 DOI: 10.1177/10711007241258167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND There are limited data regarding risk factors associated with periprosthetic medial malleolar fractures in total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). This case-control study aimed to identify the risk factors and analyze the effect of prophylactic screw fixation in preventing a medial malleolar fracture after TAA. METHODS A case-control study was conducted on 149 patients who underwent primary TAA. Twenty patients with postoperative medial malleolar fractures >4 weeks postoperatively (cases) were identified. An additional 129 patients (controls) were randomly selected from the TAA database. Radiographic evaluation included tibial component coronal alignment and postoperative medial malleolar width. Demographics and radiographic variables were compared between cohorts. Logistic regression was used to investigate the association between medial malleolar fracture and postoperative coronal alignment, medial malleolar width, and prophylactic fixation of the medial malleolus. RESULTS Mean (SD) medial malleolar width was significantly smaller in the fracture cohort (8.52 mm [1.6]) than in the control group (11.78 mm [1.74]) (P < .001). Mean (SD) tibial component coronal alignment was 92.17 degrees (2.77) in the fracture cohort and 90.21 degrees (1.66) in the control group (P = .002). Regression analysis identified a significant negative association between postoperative medial malleolar width and the probability of fracture (OR = 0.06, 95% CI 0.01, 0.26, P < .001). Varus malalignment of the tibial component was positively associated with the probability of fracture (OR = 1.90, 95% CI 1.27, 2.86, P = .002). Prophylactic screw fixation resulted in more than 90% reduction in the odds of a fracture (OR = 0.04, 95% CI 0.01, 0.45, P = .01). ROC curve analysis determined a medial malleolar width of 10.3 mm as a potential threshold for predicting fracture. CONCLUSION Decreased medial malleolar width and postoperative varus malalignment were associated with an increased risk of postoperative medial malleolar fracture. Therefore, surgeons should consider prophylactic screw fixation in patients with a medial malleolar width <10.3 mm or at risk of postoperative varus deformity.
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- Joaquin Palma
- Foot and Ankle Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
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- Foot and Ankle Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Foot and Ankle Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Biostatistics Core, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Foot and Ankle Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Foot and Ankle Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Ramamurti P, Schwartz JM, Novicoff WM, Park JS, Cooper MT. Association of Timing of Hindfoot Arthrodesis and Early Reoperation Rates for Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Foot Ankle Int 2024; 45:567-573. [PMID: 38712752 DOI: 10.1177/10711007241241071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND Prior literature has demonstrated that ipsilateral hindfoot arthrodesis may increase the risk for reoperation after total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) and that simultaneous hindfoot arthrodesis with TAA could result in short-term clinical and radiologic improvements. The purpose of this study is to compare the reoperation rates after TAA with prior hindfoot arthrodesis vs simultaneous arthrodesis and TAA. METHODS Patients who underwent primary TAA were identified in the PearlDiver database. Patients were sorted into 2 study cohorts: hindfoot arthrodesis prior to TAA and simultaneous arthrodesis and TAA. Propensity matched control cohorts were identified for each study group. Multivariate analysis was conducted to account for any confounding variables and covariates when identifying differences in complications between cohorts. RESULTS 297 patients underwent TAA with prior hindfoot arthrodesis and 174 underwent TAA and hindfoot arthrodesis concurrently. The incidence of reoperation (13.8% vs 5.2%, P < .001) and infection (12.6% vs 5.9%, P = .011) for the simultaneous cohort was higher when compared to the matched control cohort. In contrast, there was no statistically significant difference when comparing the prior arthrodesis cohort to the matched control cohort in reoperation rates (5.1% vs 4.7%, P = .787) or infection rates (4.4% vs 4.8%, P = .734). Those undergoing simultaneous procedures had increased incidences of reoperation, wound complications, infection, and emergency department visits (P < .0167) when compared to the TAA with prior arthrodesis cohort. CONCLUSION Patients undergoing TAA and hindfoot arthrodesis concurrently were found to have higher rates of reoperation and infection when compared to the matched control cohort . In contrast, there was no difference in these rates in patients undergoing TAA with prior hindfoot arthrodesis compared with their matched control cohort. Patients undergoing simultaneous procedures had increased rates of reoperations, wound complications, infection, and emergency department visits compared to the TAA with prior arthrodesis cohort.
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- Pradip Ramamurti
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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Henry JK, Shaffrey I, Cororaton AD, Munita JP, Cody E, O'Malley M, Deland J, Ellis S, Demetracopoulos C. Implant Choice May Reduce the Risk of Early Mechanical Failure in Total Ankle Replacement. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2024; 106:767-775. [PMID: 38442190 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.23.00933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Total ankle replacements (TARs) have rapidly advanced in terms of volume, technique, design, and indications. However, TARs are still at risk for early mechanical failure and revision. Prior studies have investigated potential risk factors for failure, but have been limited to smaller series or older implants. This study sought to identify risk factors for early mechanical failure in modern TAR. METHODS This is a retrospective study of a single-institution registry. Five surgeons contributed cases involving patients who underwent a primary TAR with any implant. Implants were grouped on the basis of the type of fixation. The primary outcome was early mechanical failure (revision with component removal for a non-infectious etiology, that is, subsidence, aseptic loosening, and/or malalignment). Logistic regression determined the effects of age, weight, hindfoot arthrodesis, implant type, and radiographic deformity on failure. RESULTS The 731 included patients had a mean follow-up of 2.7 years. Ten percent (71 patients) had hindfoot arthrodesis. There were 33 mechanical failures (4.5%) at a mean of 1.7 years after the index surgical procedure. Our model demonstrated that hindfoot arthrodesis was associated with 2.7 times greater odds of failure (p = 0.045), every 10 kg of body weight increased the odds of tibial-sided failure by 1.29 times (p = 0.039), and implants with more extensive tibial fixation (stems or keels) lowered the odds of tibial failure by 95% (p = 0.031). CONCLUSIONS In patients with uncontrollable risk factors (hindfoot arthrodesis) or risk factors that may or may not be modifiable by the patient (weight), implants with more robust tibial fixation may be able to reduce the risk of early mechanical failure. Further research is warranted to support efforts to decrease early failure in TAR. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III . See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Jensen K Henry
- Foot and Ankle Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Biostatistics Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Foot and Ankle Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Foot and Ankle Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Foot and Ankle Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Foot and Ankle Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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van Es LJM, Haverkamp D, van Dijk NC, van der Plaat LW. Outcomes of Total Ankle Replacement with Preoperative Varus Deformity. Foot Ankle Clin 2024; 29:81-96. [PMID: 38309805 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2023.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Historically, coronal plane deformities of greater than 10° to 15° have been deemed contraindications for total ankle replacement (TAR). However, recent studies show satisfactory results in TAR with severe preoperative varus deformity. When correctly applying ancillary procedures, preoperative varus deformity can be structurally corrected, resulting in similar clinical scores to those obtained with "regular TAR." However, complications and revisions appear to increase with increasing deformity. Unfortunately, results of TAR in varus ankles consist of heterogeneous data (eg, with regards to prosthetic brands, bearing-types, duration of follow-up, and ancillary procedures) precluding strict conclusions. This could be solved by an international consensus group.
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- Laurian J M van Es
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tergooi MC, Van Riebeeckweg 212, 1213 XZ Hilversum, the Netherlands; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xpert Clinics, SCORE Foundation, Specialized Center of Orthopedic Research and Education, Laarderhoogtweg 12, 1101AE, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xpert Clinics, SCORE Foundation, Specialized Center of Orthopedic Research and Education, Laarderhoogtweg 12, 1101AE, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC location AMC, Postbus 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam Zuidoost, the Netherlands; Head of Ankle Unit, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence Ripoll-DePrado Sport Clinic Madrid, Spain; Head of Ankle Unit, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence Clínica do Dragão Porto, Portugal; Casa di Cura San Rossore, Viale delle Cascine, 152/f, 56122 Pisa Italy
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, St.-Antonius-Hospital Kleve, Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Albersallee 5-7, Kleve 47533, Germany.
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Rodriguez-Merchan EC, Moracia-Ochagavia I. Results of Total Ankle Arthroplasty Versus Ankle Arthrodesis. Foot Ankle Clin 2024; 29:27-52. [PMID: 38309802 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2023.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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No differences have been found between total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) and ankle arthrodesis (AA) with respect to patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), although both interventions were shown to improve PROMs with respect to the preoperative situation. That is, both interventions (AA and TAA) were effective in improving preoperative symptoms. On the other hand, 2-year complication rates were higher after AA (27%) than after TAA (16%); however, infection rates were similar (4%). The published revision rate after AA is 16% versus 11% after TAA. In short, TAA and AA appear to offer the same PROMs, but TAA has a lower rate of complications (except for infection) and revisions.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, La Paz University Hospital-IdiPaz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046-Madrid, Spain
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Alejo AL, Rascoe A, Kim CY, Heimke IM, Vallier HA. Associations of musculoskeletal dysfunction, time to brake, and patient reported outcomes following lower extremity trauma. Injury 2024; 55:111285. [PMID: 38134489 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.111285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Inability to drive a motor vehicle due to lower extremity injury is a major inconvenience. Timing of safe return to driving has not been much studied. Objective measurements such as time to brake (TTB) have been proposed; however, utility and concordance of functional outcome measurements have not been previously evaluated. The purpose of this project is to measure these parameters and to assess for associations with ability to safely return to driving, improving the ability of clinicians to assess for measurements of driving readiness without specifically measuring TTB. METHODS A prospective, cohort study of 232 patients with complex lower extremity injuries to the pelvis, acetabulum, hip, femur, knee, tibia, ankle, and foot was performed. Time to brake (TTB) was measured once weightbearing was allowed. Function was assessed by the Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (MFA) questionnaire, and pain, mobility, and physical functions, via patient reported outcome measurement information system (PROMIS) surveys. RESULTS Patients with longer TTB had significantly elevated MFA scores indicating increased musculoskeletal dysfunction post-injury. As the MFA score increased by 1 point, TTB increased by 0.013 s (p<0.001). PROMIS metrics were also significantly associated with patients experiencing more pain and worse mobility as TTB increased. DISCUSSION Many patients continue to exhibit musculoskeletal dysfunction several months post-treatment for complex lower extremity injuries. Patients with better PROMIS metrics and MFA scores, and shorter TTB are more appropriate to return to driving. Surgeons may be better informed about safe driving ability by considering these measurements. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- Andrew L Alejo
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
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Shaffrey I, O'Malley E, Henry JK, Rajan L, Deland JT, O'Malley M, Ellis SJ, Demetracopoulos CA. Midterm Clinical Outcomes, Radiographic Outcomes, and Survivorship of the Infinity Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Foot Ankle Int 2023; 44:1247-1255. [PMID: 37964445 DOI: 10.1177/10711007231201136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Infinity Total Ankle Arthroplasty (Stryker, Mahwah, NJ) is a low-profile fixed-bearing implant first introduced in 2014. Although the short-term survivorship (2-4 years follow-up) and complication rates of the Infinity TAA have been reported, there are limited midterm outcome reports. The aim of this study was to describe the survivorship and clinical outcomes of a single-center experience with the Infinity implant at minimum 5-year follow-up. METHODS Retrospective review of 65 ankles that underwent primary total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) with the Infinity implant was conducted. Mean clinical follow-up was 6.5 years (range, 5.0-8.0). Preoperative and postoperative radiographs were measured to assess tibiotalar alignment, periprosthetic lucencies, and cysts. Preoperative, 2-year, and 5-year postoperative Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) subscores were compared to assess midterm clinical outcomes. Survivorship assessment was determined by removal of 1 or both metallic implant components. RESULTS Survivorship of the implant was 93.8% at final follow-up. There were 4 revisions: 2 for tibial implant loosening, 1 for talar loosening, and 1 for loosening of both components. Three of the 4 revisions occurred within the first 2 years following implantation, and the last failure occurred at 7 years postoperatively. There were 11 reoperations in 10 (15%) ankles and 3 wound complications. There were 17 ankles (26.2%) with radiographic abnormalities around the implants, including 14 cases with tibial component lucencies and 4 cases of periimplant cysts. FAOS outcome measurement showed general stability between 2 and 5 years and substantial improvement from preoperative status. CONCLUSION To date this study is the largest midterm report on the Infinity total ankle prosthesis, with 65 implants at a mean follow-up of 6.5 years. We found good midterm implant survivorship, and patients experienced significant improvements in FAOS outcome scores and radiographic alignment at final follow-up. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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- Isabel Shaffrey
- Foot & Ankle Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Foot & Ankle Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Foot & Ankle Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Foot & Ankle Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Foot & Ankle Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Foot & Ankle Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Foot & Ankle Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Henry JK, Shaffrey I, Wishman M, Palma Munita J, Zhu J, Cody E, Ellis S, Deland J, Demetracopoulos C. Early outcomes of the Exactech Vantage fixed-bearing total ankle replacement. Bone Joint J 2023; 105-B:1099-1107. [PMID: 37777206 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.105b10.bjj-2023-0173.r2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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Aims The Vantage Total Ankle System is a fourth-generation low-profile fixed-bearing implant that has been available since 2016. We aimed to describe our early experience with this implant. Methods This is a single-centre retrospective review of patients who underwent primary total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) with a Vantage implant between November 2017 and February 2020, with a minimum of two years' follow-up. Four surgeons contributed patients. The primary outcome was reoperation and revision rate of the Vantage implant at two years. Secondary outcomes included radiological alignment, peri-implant complications, and pre- and postoperative patient-reported outcomes. Results There were 168 patients (171 ankles) included with a mean follow-up of 2.81 years (2 to 4.6) and mean age of 63.0 years (SD 9.4). Of the ten ankles with implant failure (5.8%), six had loosening of the tibial component. In the remaining four failed implants, one was due to periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), one was due to loosening of the talar component, and two were due to loosening of both the tibial and talar components. Seven patients underwent reoperation: irrigation and debridement for superficial infection (n = 4); bone grafting for cysts (n = 2); and open reduction internal fixation (n = 1). Asymptomatic peri-implant lucency/subsidence occurred in 20.1% of ankles, with the majority involving the tibial component (n = 25). There were statistically significant improvements in PROMs in all domains. Conclusion Short-term results of this implant demonstrate early survival comparable to the reported survivorship of similar low-profile, non-stemmed implants. Radiological lucency occurred more commonly at the tibial component, and revisions occurred primarily due to loosening of the tibial component. Further research is needed to evaluate longer-term survivorship.
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- Jensen K Henry
- Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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- Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Sótero del Río, Santiago, Brazil
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- Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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Liu S, Wang Y, Zhang M, Wei P, Li Y, Wang T, Meng Q. A comparative study of modern total ankle replacement and ankle arthrodesis for ankle osteoarthritis at different follow-up times: a systematic review and meta-analysis. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2023; 47:1493-1510. [PMID: 36897362 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-023-05753-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Total ankle replacement (TAR) or ankle arthrodesis (AA) is the main surgical treatment for end-stage ankle osteoarthritis. However, the therapeutic effect of the two surgical procedures at different follow-up times remains controversial. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to compare the short-term, medium-term, and long-term safety and efficiency of the two modern surgical treatments. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive search in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane library databases, Web of Science, and Scopus. The main results were the patient's reported outcome measure (PROM) score, satisfaction, complications, reoperation, and surgery success rate. Different follow-up times and implant designs were used to evaluate the source of heterogeneity. We used a fixed effects model for meta-analysis and I2 statistic for evaluating heterogeneity. RESULTS Thirty-seven comparative studies were included. In the short term, TAR significantly improved clinical scores (AOFAS score: WMD = 7.07, 95% Cl: 0.41-13.74, I2 = 0.0%; SF-36 PCS score: WMD = 2.40, 95% Cl: 2.22-2.58, I2 = 0.0%; SF-36 MCS score: WMD = 0.40, 95% Cl: 0.22-0.57, I2 = 0.0%; VAS for pain: WMD = - 0.50, 95% Cl: - 0.56-0.44, I2 = 44.3%) and had the lower incidence of revision (RR = 0.43, 95% CI: 0.23-0.81, I2 = 0.0%) and complications (RR = 0.67, 95% Cl: 0.50-0.90, I2 = 0.0%). In the medium term, there were still higher improvements in both the clinical scores (SF-36 PCS score: WMD = 1.57, 95% Cl: 1.36-1.78, I2 = 20.9%; SF-36 MCS score: WMD = 0.81, 95% Cl: 0.63-0.99, I2 = 48.8%) and the patient satisfaction (RR = 1.24, 95% Cl: 1.08-1.41, I2 = 12.1%) in the TAR group, but its total complications rate (RR = 1.84, 95% Cl: 1.26-2.68, I2 = 14.9%) and revision rate (RR = 1.58, 95% CI: 1.17-2.14, I2 = 84.6%) were significantly higher than that of the AA group. In the long term, there was no significant difference in clinical score and satisfaction, and a higher incidence of revision (RR = 2.32, 95% Cl: 1.70-3.16, I2 = 0.0%) and complications (RR = 3.18, 95% Cl: 1.69-5.99, I2 = 0.0%) was observed in TAR than in AA. The result of the third-generation design subgroup was consistent with that of the above pooled results. CONCLUSION TAR had advantages over AA in the short term due to better performance in terms of PROMs, complications, and reoperation rates, but its complications become a disadvantage in the medium term. In the long term, AA seems to be favored because of lower complications and revision rates, although there is no difference in clinical scores.
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- Shuai Liu
- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- Class 2, Grade 2019, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medical Sciences of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, 100191, China.
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Hembree WC, Tarka MC, Pasternack JB, Mathew SE, Guyton GP. What's New in Foot and Ankle Surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2023; 105:737-743. [PMID: 36888693 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.22.01382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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- Walter C Hembree
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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Leardini A, Belvedere C, de Cesar Netto C. Total Ankle Replacement: Biomechanics of the Designs, Clinical Outcomes, and Remaining Issues. Foot Ankle Clin 2023; 28:e1-e14. [PMID: 36935170 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2023.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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The present review paper aimed at discussing the current major issues in total ankle replacement, both the technical and biomechanical concepts, and the surgical and clinical concerns. Designers shall target at the same time restoration of natural ankle kinematics and congruity of the artificial surfaces throughout the range of motion. Surgeons are recommended to expand biomechanical knowledge on ankle joint replacement, and provide appropriate training and key factors to make arthroplasty a good alternative to arthrodesis. Moreover, adequate selection of patients and careful rehabilitation are critical. In the future, custom-made prosthesis components and patient-specific instrumentation are major developments for more complex cases.
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- Alberto Leardini
- Movement Analysis Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via di Barbiano 1/10, Bologna 40136, Italy
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- Movement Analysis Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via di Barbiano 1/10, Bologna 40136, Italy.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA; Orthopedic Functional Imaging Research Laboratory, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA; Department of Orthopedics, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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Cook HR, Messerly C, Strand G, Nowak J. Addressing varus and valgus deformity of the ankle: Algorithmic approach to total ankle arthroplasty. Foot Ankle Surg 2023; 29:268-279. [PMID: 36890086 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2023.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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Total ankle replacements have become increasingly popular, providing a viable alternative to ankle arthrodesis in patients with end stage ankle arthritis. Continued advancements in implant design have substantially improved long term survival outcomes as well as patient pain relief, range of motion, and quality of life. Surgeons continue to advance the indications for implantation of total ankle replacements in patients with more severe varus and valgus coronal plane deformity. This report of twelve cases demonstrates our algorithmic approach to total ankle arthroplasty in patients with deformity of the foot and ankle. By proposing a clinical algorithm with case examples, we aim to aid clinicians in successfully approaching coronal plane deformities of the foot and ankle when using total ankle replacement to ultimately improve clinical outcomes.
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- Helene R Cook
- Fellow, Northern California Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship, Shasta Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Redding, CA, USA
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- Attending Physician, Town Center Orthopedics, 44095 Pipeline Plaza, Suite 370 Ashburn VA USA
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- Assistant Fellowship Director, Northern California Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship, Shasta Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Redding, CA, USA
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- Fellowship Director, Northern California Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship, Shasta Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Redding, CA, USA.
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Yang XQ, Zhang Y, Wang Q, Liang JQ, Liu L, Liang XJ, Zhao HM. Supramalleolar Osteotomy vs Arthrodesis for the Treatment of Takakura 3B Ankle Osteoarthritis. Foot Ankle Int 2022; 43:1185-1193. [PMID: 35658553 DOI: 10.1177/10711007221099183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND To compare the clinical/functional outcomes of supramalleolar osteotomy (SMOT) and ankle arthrodesis (AA) for the treatment of modified Takakura stage 3B ankle osteoarthritis. METHODS Outcomes of 28 SMOT patients and 30 AA patients were reviewed at an average of 50 and 51 months, respectively. The baseline characteristics of the 2 groups were similar. The preoperative tibial articular surface angle and talar tilt angle in the SMOT group were 82.6 and 10 degrees and in the AA group, 83.9 and 9.1 degrees, respectively. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score, visual analog scale (VAS) score, 12-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) mental component summary (MCS) and physical component summary (PCS) scores, range of motion (ROM), radiologic parameters, and complications were compared. RESULTS The AOFAS, VAS, and SF-12 MCS and PCS scores improved significantly postoperatively in both groups (P < .001). The VAS and SF-12 PCS scores indicate marginally better improvement in the AA group (P < .05). The patient satisfaction value (P = .028) and the possibility of repeated surgery value (P = .012) were also significantly higher in the AA group. The early (P = .905) and late (P = .181) complications did not significantly differ between the 2 groups. The reoperation rate was significantly higher in the SMOT group (P = .038). CONCLUSION Both SMOT and AA showed improvements in function, pain, alignment, and quality of life after surgery. Patients in the AA group reported better pain relief, had a lower reoperation rate, and better hindfoot alignment during a short- to mid-term follow-up time. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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- Xin-Quan Yang
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Department, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Foot and Ankle Surgery Department, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Foot and Ankle Surgery Department, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Foot and Ankle Surgery Department, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Foot and Ankle Surgery Department, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Foot and Ankle Surgery Department, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Foot and Ankle Surgery Department, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Does Concurrent Distal Tibiofibular Joint Arthrodesis Affect the Nonunion and Complication Rates of Tibiotalar Arthrodesis? J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11123387. [PMID: 35743458 PMCID: PMC9224582 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11123387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Tibiotalar arthrodesis successfully treats ankle arthritis but carries risk of nonunion. It is unclear whether concurrent distal tibiofibular arthrodesis affects tibiotalar nonunion rate. The purpose of this study is to compare tibiotalar nonunion and complication rates in patients with versus without a distal tibiofibular arthrodesis. This is a retrospective review of 516 consecutive ankle arthrodesis performed between March 2002 and May 2016. A total of 319 ankles (312 patients) underwent primary, open tibiotalar arthrodesis (227 with distal tibiofibular arthrodesis, 92 without). Primary outcome measure was nonunion rate. Secondary outcome measures were time to tibiotalar union, rate of development of post-operative deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/pulmonary embolism (PE), rate of deep wound complications, and rate of return to operating room (OR). No differences in nonunion rates were observed in both cohorts of patients with versus without distal tibiofibular arthrodesis: 17/227 (7.5%) versus 11/92 (12%) (p = 0.2), respectively, odds ratio was 0.74, 95% CI: 0.29~2.08 (p = 0.55). There was no difference in deep wound complications (5.3% versus 10.9%, p = 0.42), time to union (3.7 months versus 4.1 months, p = 0.72), or rate of development of DVT/PE (5.2% versus 2.2%, p = 0.18) between patients with and without distal tibiofibular arthrodesis, respectively. This is the first study directly comparing nonunion and complication rates in primary, open ankle arthrodesis with and without distal tibiofibular arthrodesis. Inclusion of the distal fibular joint with the tibiotalar fusion was not associated with a change in tibiotalar nonunion rate, time to union, wound complications, or postoperative DVT/PE.
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