Abstract:Category:
Ankle Arthritis
Introduction/Purpose:
Ankle arthritis is a relatively common ailment that affects many people. The method of surgical management of this disease process is usually an ankle arthrodesis (AA) or a total ankle replacement (TAR). Traditionally, AA was viewed as the “gold standard”, however TAR has grown in popularity. Numerous studies have evaluated the risks and benefits of each of these treatments including satisfaction, biomechanics, and cost. The purpose of this study was to compare… Show more
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