Dynamic subtalar joint space measurement analysis following tibiotalar arthrodesis and total ankle replacement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tibiotalar arthrodesis and total ankle replacement are current standards for treating end-stage ankle osteoarthritis. Our clinical understanding of biomechanical causes and risk factors for subtalar secondary osteoarthritis development following surgical treatment is limited. The objective of this retrospective study was to investigate subchondral bone morphometric differences of individuals treated with a tibiotalar arthrodesis or ankle arthroplasty that may influence subtalar joint measurements during overground walking; results were compared between surgical groups, their unaffected limb, and asymptomatic controls.

Methods

Previously collected kinematics were used to measure and compare subtalar joint space and congruence throughout the dynamic activity utilizi

SUBMITTER: Lisonbee RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11960817 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature