Total Ankle Arthroplasty Outcome Comparison for Post-Traumatic and Primary Osteoarthritis

Abstract

The clinical and radiographic outcomes of total ankle arthroplasty for post-traumatic and primary osteoarthritis were comparable, although the incidence of complications after total ankle arthroplasty was higher in the post-traumatic osteoarthritis group. More preceding or concomitant surgeries were required in order to make the post-traumatic cases suitable for total ankle arthroplasty.