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Total ankle replacement (TAR) and ankle arthrodesis (AA) are two common surgical treatment options for end‐stage ankle osteoarthritis. However, few reports compare the outcomes of simultaneous TAR and contralateral AA… Click to show full abstract
Total ankle replacement (TAR) and ankle arthrodesis (AA) are two common surgical treatment options for end‐stage ankle osteoarthritis. However, few reports compare the outcomes of simultaneous TAR and contralateral AA for bilateral ankle osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to assess changes in pain, joint range of movement (ROM), functional outcomes, patient satisfaction, and cost‐effectiveness following simultaneous TAR and contralateral AA.
Keywords:
ankle arthrodesis;
ankle replacement;
ankle osteoarthritis;
bilateral ankle;
total ankle;
ankle
Journal Title: Orthopaedic Surgery
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Orthopaedic Surgery
Year Published: 2022
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