Impact of Joint Line Level in Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Standard Techniques vs Patient-Specific Instruments.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is an effective treatment for severe end-stage ankle osteoarthritis (AO). Despite satisfactory results, range of motion (ROM) is still suboptimal compared to healthy ankles. This issue may stem from different conditions, and the difficulty in accurately restoring the height of the joint line may be one of them. Recent studies in TAA have demonstrated that an elevated joint line is associated with reduced postoperative ROM and poorer functional scores. To improve the accuracy of bone resection and implant positioning, the use of patient-specific instruments (PSIs) has been proposed. The aim of this study is to compare joint line height, ROM, and functional clinical outcomes between standard TAA and TAA using PSI.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Arceri A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11650474 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature