Total ankle replacement in young patients.
ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2020;
91:31-35. [PMID:
32555074 PMCID:
PMC7944830 DOI:
10.23750/abm.v91i4-s.9725]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
High physical demand and younger age are currently considered contraindications for total ankle replacement. The number of Total Ankle Replacements (TAR) is widespread increasing and indications are expanding thanks to a steady improvement in prosthetic designs and better outcome.
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