Patient-Centered Outcomes Following Total Ankle Arthroplasty vs Ankle Arthrodesis: A Comparative Cohort Study

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

Lauren M.Matheny¹ 

关键词: ankle fusion;    ankle arthrodesis;    total ankle arthroplasty;    total ankle replacement;    ankle osteoarthritis;    outcomes;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011416S00244

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:Ankle ArthritisIntroduction/Purpose:Ankle arthritis is a debilitating disorder, which has been shown to significantly limit activities of daily living and lead to reduced quality of life. Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) and ankle arthrodesis are common treatments for ankle arthritis; however, patient indications may differ based on individual patient needs. Few studies compare patient-centered outcomes following these two procedures, which may be useful in determining the appropriate procedure.Methods:This study was approved by an IRB. All patients between January 2009 and November 2013 who underwent TAA with a third generation implant or ankle arthrodesis by a single surgeon for treatment of ankle arthritis were included. Patients completed a subjective questionnaire at minimum two years following index surgery. Outcomes measures included Foot and Ankle Disability Index (FADI), Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM), Lysholm score, WOMAC, SF-12 physical component summary (PCS) and mental component...

【 授权许可】

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