Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty.

Publication Title

Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery

Authors

Jerome K Steck
John M Schuberth
Jeff C Christensen, Division of Podiatric Surgery, Department of Orthopedic, Swedish Medical Center-First Hill Campus, Seattle, WAFollow
Cynthia A Luu

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-2017

Keywords

Ankle Joint; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle; Humans; Joint Diseases; Learning Curve; Prosthesis Failure; Reoperation; Wound Healing

Abstract

With total ankle arthroplasty, documented complications can be categorized chronologically into intraoperative, postoperative, and late complications. Factors such as patient selection, surgeon experience, implant features, and prosthetic device selection can influence functional outcomes as well as incidence of complications. Even with impeccable surgical technique and optimal patient selection, complications that require revision may still arise and the most common complications with revision solutions are discussed in this article.

Area of Special Interest

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Specialty/Research Institute

Orthopedics

Specialty/Research Institute

Surgery