Abstract
The ankle is commonly injured in athletic and work activities. Posttraumatic osteoarthritis of the ankle is the primary cause of ankle arthritis. Traumatic injuries of the ankle include malleolar fractures, pilon fracture, talus fracture, fracture dislocations, osteochondritis dessicans, ankle sprains, and instability. Nonoperative treatments for posttraumatic ankle arthritis or end-stage arthritis include nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), injections, use of cane, and orthotics. The main surgical options include total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) and ankle arthrodesis (AA). Other alternatives include arthroscopic debridement, allograft transplantation, bipolar fresh total osteochondral allograft, periankle osteotomy, and distraction arthroplasty.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Post-Traumatic Arthritis |
Subtitle of host publication | Diagnosis, Management and Outcomes |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 187-197 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030504137 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030504120 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 30 2020 |
Keywords
- Ankle
- Arthritis
- Arthrodesis
- Posttraumatic
- Total ankle replacement
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine