Outcomes of Bilateral Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement: A Detailed Analysis of Implant Survivability and Patient-Reported Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Total ankle replacement (TAR) is an established treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis, offering pain relief and improved functionality. The Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) was first used in the United States in 1998 and although unilateral STAR has been extensively studied, there is limited documentation on the outcomes of simultaneous bilateral STAR procedures. This study aimed to evaluate the survivability and patient-reported outcomes of simultaneous bilateral STAR, focusing on implant survival rates and improvements in quality of life, function, and pain relief.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted on all patients managed with primary TAR performed simultaneously with bilateral STAR prostheses at our institution from July 1998 to Fe

SUBMITTER: Aitchison AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12034982 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature