Total ankle arthroplasty is a treatment option for end-stage osteoarthritis of the ankle, as is ankle arthrodesis. Many variables, including patient characteristics, are thought to influence clinical outcome and survival. As with any surgery, but especially with total ankle replacement (TAR), patient selection is considered critical for good (long-term) outcome. In this review, we summarize the available scientific evidence regarding patient characteristics and its influence on the results of TAR.
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Van Der Plaat, L. W., & Haverkamp, D. (2017, July 31). Patient selection for total ankle arthroplasty. Orthopedic Research and Reviews. Dove Medical Press Ltd. https://doi.org/10.2147/ORR.S115411
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