Abstract
Total ankle replacement (TAR) was initially attempted in the 1970s, but poor results and high failure rates with first-generation implants led to considering TAR inferior to ankle fusion until the early 1990s. By that time, newer designs which more closely replicated the natural anatomy of the ankle showed improved clinical outcomes. Currently, there are more than 40 different TAR designs available on the market and most of them consist of 2 metal components and a polyethylene liner. Preoperative imaging assessment of the patient is fundamental for the planning of surgery, in order to evaluate the ankle joint anatomy and deformity, as well as to choose the appropriate type and size of the prosthesis. Postoperative imaging is fundamental to evaluate the correct positioning of the implant and complications that may occur during the follow-up. This chapter describes the most common TAR implants, surgical procedure, and the imaging techniques used pre- and postoperatively.
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Bonasia, D.E., Bruno, L., Morino, L., Cerlon, R. (2014). Foot and Ankle. In: Albanese, C.V., Faletti, C. (eds) Imaging of Prosthetic Joints. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5483-7_9
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