Return to sports after total ankle arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Technological developments and implants newer generation allowed to expand the indications for total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) with aim to maintain active lifestyles. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined chance of return to sport, achievable activity level, the type of patients and the sport type after TAA.

Methods

A literature search of PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases was performed. Meta-analysis was performed if the same outcomes scores were reported at least by 4 studies. PRISMA guidelines were used. Risk of bias was assessed through the MINORS criteria. Included studies reported data and outcomes related to sport in patients undergoing TAA.

Result

Initial search results yielded 483 articles; 11 articles were included in the review proces

SUBMITTER: Arceri A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10494309 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature