Ankle Arthrodesis With Structural Grafts Can Work for the Salvage of Failed Total Ankle Arthroplasty

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam L. Halverson ◽  
David A. Goss ◽  
Gregory C. Berlet
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Head ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Comparative Trial ◽  
Ankle Arthrodesis ◽  
Total Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Functional Limb ◽  
American Orthopaedic

Background. Treatment options after failed total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) are limited. This study reports midterm outcomes and radiographic results in a single-surgeon group of patients who have undergone ankle arthrodesis with intramedullary nail fixation and structural allograft augmentation following failed TAA. Methods. A retrospective review on patients who underwent failed TAA revision with structural femoral head allograft and intramedullary tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) nail fixation was completed. Foot Function Index (FFI), American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) outcome scores, and radiographs were obtained at each visit with 5-year follow-up. Results. Five patients were followed to an average of 5.2 years (range 4.7-5.6). Enrollment FFI was 34.82 (range 8.82-75.88); at midterm follow-up it was 20.42 (range 0-35.38). Enrollment AOFAS scores averaged 66.6 (range 61-77); at midterm follow-up it was 70.33 (range 54-88). Radiographs showed union in 4 of 5 patients at enrollment and 2 of 3 patients at midterm. Conclusions. Utilization of TTC fusion with femoral head allograft is a salvage technique that can produce a functional limb salvage. Our results show continued improvement in patient-reported outcomes, with preservation of limb length and reasonable union rate. Levels of Evidence: Therapeutic, Level II: Prospective, comparative trial.

scholarly journals Conversion of Ankle Fusions to Ankle Replacements

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011418S0051
Author(s):  
Stephen White ◽  
Bruce Cohen ◽  
Carroll Jones ◽  
Michael Le ◽  
W. Hodges Davis
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Arthrodesis ◽  
Total Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Ankle Arthritis ◽  
Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Fusion Site ◽  
Foot Function ◽  
Patient Related Outcome ◽  
Improved Function

Category: Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: Ankle arthrodesis remains a prominent treatment choice for ankle arthritis in a majority of patients. Long term studies have shown a compensatory development of ipsilateral adjacent joint arthritis after ankle arthrodesis, and some patients who receive an ankle arthrodesis develop pain in surrounding joints, or even at the fusion site. As total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) design, instrumentation, and techniques have improved, the use of total ankle arthroplasty has become more widespread. Very few studies have been published on conversion of ankle arthrodesis to ankle arthroplasty, but they have shown improved function and patient-related outcome scores. The purpose of this study was to assess the radiographic, clinical, and patient-reported outcomes of patients undergoing ankle arthroplasty after conversion from a CT-confirmed ankle arthrodesis. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of patients with previous CT-confirmed ankle arthrodesis who underwent conversion to total ankle arthroplasty. Minimum follow up was 1 year. Nonunions of ankle arthrodesis were excluded. AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score, foot function index (FFI), pain, revision surgeries, complications, and patient demographics were assessed. Radiographs prior to TAA, and at latest follow-up were also reviewed. Results: 10 patients were included in the study with an average age of 54.5 years. No implants had to be revised. 1/10 (10%) patients had to undergo secondary surgery for heterotopic ossification removal. The same patient had to undergo another subsequent surgery for posterior ankle decompression. 2/10 (20%) patients had a mild talar subsidence of the TAA at latest follow-up, with no patients having tibial subsidence. Talar osteolysis was noticed in 2 patients (20%) at latest follow-up, with no patients having tibial osteolysis. Only one patient (10%) was noted to have a mild valgus alignment of TAA with no varus malalignments. All radiographic changes noted were clinically asymptomatic. The average AOFAS total score was 58 (range 23,89). The mean FFI total score was 41.9 (range 0,90). Conclusion: Conversion of ankle fusion to TAA is a challenging operation but can be a viable option for patients with ongoing pain after an ankle arthrodesis. We noted low revision rates and few complications at 1 year.

Outcomes of Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Moderate and Severe Valgus Deformity

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 238-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Constantine A. Demetracopoulos ◽  
Elizabeth A. Cody ◽  
Samuel B. Adams ◽  
James K. DeOrio ◽  
James A. Nunley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Short Form ◽  
Valgus Deformity ◽  
Total Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Musculoskeletal Function ◽  
American Orthopaedic

Introduction. Failure to correct coronal deformity at the time of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) can lead to early implant failure. We aimed to determine clinical, radiographic, and patient-reported outcomes of patients with moderate to severe valgus deformity who underwent TAA for end-stage ankle arthritis. Methods. Patients with a valgus deformity of at least 10° who underwent TAA were retrospectively reviewed. The coronal tibiotalar angle was assessed on radiographs preoperatively, at 1 year, and at final follow-up. The visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, Short Form-36 (SF-36), American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot-ankle scale, and Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA) scores were assessed preoperatively and at final follow-up. Results. Mean preoperative valgus deformity was 15.5 ± 5.0°, and was corrected to a mean of 1.2 ± 2.6° of valgus postoperatively. VAS, SF-36, AOFAS, and SMFA scores improved significantly ( P < .001 for all). There was no significant change in tibiotalar angle between 1 year and final follow-up in either group. Reoperation and revision rates did not differ between groups. Conclusion. Correction of coronal alignment was achieved and maintained in patients with both moderate and severe preoperative valgus malalignment. Outcome scores significantly improved for all patients. Levels of Evidence: Therapeutic, Level IV

scholarly journals Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Transfibular Total Ankle Arthroplasty at 2-years Follow-up

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011418S0005
Author(s):  
Francesco Granata ◽  
Camilla Maccario ◽  
Luigi Manzi ◽  
Eric Tan ◽  
Federico Giuseppe Usuelli
Keyword(s):  
Functional Limitation ◽  
Total Ankle Replacement ◽  
Total Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Ankle Arthritis ◽  
Hindfoot Alignment ◽  
Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Ankle Replacement ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
American Orthopaedic

Category: Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: Ankle arthritis is a highly limiting pathology that causes pain and functional limitation with subsequent deterioration of quality of life. With recent advances in surgical instrumentation and techniques, prosthetic replacement of the ankle has proved to be a valid alternative to arthrodesis with comparable outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical and radiological findings in a transfibular total ankle replacement with two years follow-up. Methods: This prospective study included 59 patients who underwent transfibular total ankle arthroplasty from May 2013 to December 2015. The mean age was 51.6 ± 13.4 years. All patients were followed for at least 24 months postoperative with an average follow-up of 42.0 ± 23.5 months. Patients were assessed clinically and radiologically preoperatively and at 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. Results: At 24 months, patients demonstrated statistically significant improvement in the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score from 33.6 to 88.1 (P<0.01), VAS scale from 79.3 to 14.0 (P<0.01) and SF-12 Physical and Mental Composite Scores from 29.9 and 44.6 to 74.4 and 95.3, respectively (P<0.01). Ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion improved from 5.5 and 8.8 degrees to 24.2 and 20.0 degrees, respectively (P<0.01). Radiographically, patients demonstrated neutral alignment of the ankle with a tibio-talar ratio of 34.9 ± 9.2 and hindfoot alignment view angle of 1.2 ± 7.0 degrees. No patient demonstrated any radiographic evidence of tibial or talar lucency at 24 months. Seven patients underwent reoperation for removal of symptomatic hardware; one patient developed a postoperative prosthetic infection requiring placement of an antibiotic spacer. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that transfibular total ankle replacement is a safe and effective option for the patients for ankle arthritis with improvements in patient-reported outcomes, range of motion, and radiological parameters. However, further studies are required to determine the mid- and long-term performance of these implants.

Role of Postoperative Patient-Reported Outcomes to Predict Ankle Arthroplasty and Arthrodesis Revision

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sameer Desai ◽  
Jason M. Sutherland ◽  
Alastair Younger ◽  
Murray Penner ◽  
Andrea Veljkovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Ankle Arthrodesis ◽  
Hazard Ratio ◽  
Total Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Patient Reported

Background: Patient-reported outcomes are becoming common for measuring patient-centric outcomes in surgery. However, there is little known about the relationship between postoperatively collected patient-reported outcomes and objective clinical outcomes. The objective of this study was to measure whether postoperative Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale (AOS) values were associated with risk of revision among patients having ankle arthrodesis or total ankle arthroplasty for treatment of symptomatic end-stage ankle arthritis. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of a longitudinal cohort of ankle arthrodesis and total ankle arthroplasty patients. A single center recruited patients between 2003 and 2013 and follow-up was at least 4 years. Patients completed the AOS preoperatively and annually following surgery. An extended Cox regression model incorporating time-varying AOS values was used to model risk of failure. A total of 336 patients and 348 ankles were included, representing 139 ankle arthrodesis procedures and 209 total ankle arthroplasties. Results: The median follow-up time for revisions was 8.2 years and 46 patients had a revision. Higher values of patients’ AOS scores in the postoperative period were associated with a higher likelihood of revision (hazard ratio, 1.04 per 1-point increase; 95% confidence interval, 1.03-1.05). Ankle arthrodesis was associated with a reduced risk of revision compared with ankle fusion (hazard ratio, 0.12; 95% confidence interval, 0.03-0.49). Conclusion: This study showed that persistent pain and poor function after fusion or replacement surgery, as measured by elevated values of the AOS, were associated with higher risk of further surgery. Level of Evidence: Level III, retrospective cohort study.

scholarly journals Medium-term results of the HINTEGRA total ankle arthroplasty

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-238
Author(s):  
Mohammadali Khademi ◽  
Paulo Ferrao ◽  
Nikiforos Saragas
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Ankle Arthrodesis ◽  
Total Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Medium Term ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Secondary Objective ◽  
American Orthopaedic

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine patient satisfaction, survivorship, and revision rate of the HINTEGRA total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). Our secondary objective was to assess hindfoot function. Methods: All patients who underwent a HINTEGRA TAA between 2007 and 2014 were evaluated. We included a total of 69 patients (69 ankles), who were subjected to clinical and radiological examination and completed a visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle score, and the self-reported foot and ankle score (SEFAS). Hindfoot function was assessed using the AOFAS hindfoot score. Mean follow-up was 62 (57–101) months. Results: The mean VAS score was 2 (0–3) and the SEFAS was 37 (26–48) at the most recent follow-up, while the AOFAS ankle score improved from 57 (52–62) to 87 (82–93). The AOFAS hindfoot score improved from 82 to 92 postoperatively. Eight patients had periprosthetic osteolysis and 5 underwent bone grafting of cysts. We detected polyethylene and hydroxyapatite particles in specimens obtained from the cysts. Eight patients had their procedures converted to an ankle arthrodesis. Conclusion: In select patients, TAA improved quality of life. Our medium-term follow-up of the HINTEGRA TAA observed a survivorship of 89% at 5 years with an improvement in the AOFAS score and a mean SEFAS score of 37. We recommend that large periprosthetic cysts, which may be caused by the hydroxyapatite coating and polyethylene particles, be bone grafted prophylactically. We found hindfoot function to be preserved. Level of Evidence IV; Therapeutic Studies; Case Series.

scholarly journals Salvage Arthrodesis with Femoral Head Allograft for Failed Total Ankle Arthroplasty

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 2473011420S0032
Author(s):  
Hong S. Lee ◽  
Kiwon Young ◽  
Tae-Hoon Park ◽  
Hong Seop Lee
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Head ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Total Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Bone Block ◽  
Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Walking Aids ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Final Followup

Category: Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Failed total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) often results in significant bone loss and requires salvage arthrodesis. The aim of this study was to investigate the outcomes of Salvage arthrodesis with allo-bone block for failed TAA. Methods: This study included 8 patients who underwent salvage arthrodesis with femoral head allograft for failed TAA from August 2012 to March 2018 because of loosing of TAA implant. The mean age of the patients was 71 years (range, 54-81 years), and the mean follow-up period was 32 months (range, 12 to 84 months). Allograft problem and alignment of joint were evaluated radiographically. American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores, Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS), and visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores were recorded preoperatively and at the time of final followup. Functional questionnaires were used to assess the duration for which the patient could walk continuously, use of walking aids, consumption of pain medication, and the patient’s subjective assessment of the percentage of overall improvement compared with before the salvage arthrodesis. Results: The allograft was retained without collapse for a mean of 24 months (range, 12 to 36 months) in four patients. Collapse of the allograft was observed in four patients at a mean of 11 months (range, 9 to 16 months), 1 of 4 patients were conserved to retrograde intramedullary nail at postoperative 12 months because of with implant failure and nonunion. The mean AOFAS and VAS pain scores improved from 12 (range, 8 to 40) preoperatively to 63 (range, 38 to 75) postoperatively (p = 0.001) and from 7 (range, 6 to 10 to 3 (range, 2 to 8) (p = 0.001), respectively. At the final follow-up evaluation, 6 of 8 patients were able to walk continuously at least 30 minutes with walking aid. Conclusion: The successful rate of salvage arthrodesis with femoral head allograft was 75% (Six of total 8 patients). The incidence rate of allograft collapse was 50% (Four of total 8 patients).

Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of the Salto Talaris Total Ankle Arthroplasty

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (12) ◽  
pp. 1519-1528
Author(s):  
Jonathan Day ◽  
Jaeyoung Kim ◽  
Martin J. O’Malley ◽  
Constantine A. Demetracopoulos ◽  
Jonathan Garfinkel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Total Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Component Revision

Background: The Salto Talaris is a fixed-bearing implant first approved in the US in 2006. While early surgical outcomes have been promising, mid- to long-term survivorship data are limited. The aim of this study was to present the survivorship and causes of failure of the Salto Talaris implant, with functional and radiographic outcomes. Methods: Eighty-seven prospectively followed patients who underwent total ankle arthroplasty with the Salto Talaris between 2007 and 2015 at our institution were retrospectively identified. Of these, 82 patients (85 ankles) had a minimum follow-up of 5 (mean, 7.1; range, 5-12) years. The mean age was 63.5 (range, 42-82) years and the mean body mass index was 28.1 (range, 17.9-41.2) kg/m2. Survivorship was determined by incidence of revision, defined as removal/exchange of a metal component. Preoperative, immediate, and minimum 5-year postoperative AP and lateral weightbearing radiographs were reviewed; tibiotalar alignment (TTA) and the medial distal tibial angle (MDTA) were measured to assess coronal talar and tibial alignment, respectively. The sagittal tibial angle (STA) was measured; the talar inclination angle (TIA) was measured to evaluate for radiographic subsidence of the implant, defined as a change in TIA of 5 degrees or more from the immediately to the latest postoperative lateral radiograph. The locations of periprosthetic cysts were documented. Preoperative and minimum 5-year postoperative Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) subscales were compared. Results: Survivorship was 97.6% with 2 revisions. One patient underwent tibial and talar component revision for varus malalignment of the ankle; another underwent talar component revision for aseptic loosening and subsidence. The rate of other reoperations was 21.2% ( n = 18), with the main reoperation being exostectomy with debridement for ankle impingement ( n = 12). At final follow-up, the average TTA improved 4.4 (± 3.8) degrees, the average MDTA improved 3.4 (± 2.6) degrees, and the average STA improved 5.3 (± 4.5) degrees. Periprosthetic cysts were observed in 18 patients, and there was no radiographic subsidence. All FAOS subscales demonstrated significant improvement at final follow-up. Conclusions: We found the Salto Talaris implant to be durable, consistent with previous studies of shorter follow-up lengths. We observed significant improvement in radiographic alignment as well as patient-reported clinical outcomes at a minimum 5-year follow-up. Level of Evidence: Level IV, retrospective case series.

Comparison of Intermediate-term Outcomes of Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Primary and Ligamentous Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (11) ◽  
pp. 1273-1281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gun-Woo Lee ◽  
Asep Santoso ◽  
Keun-Bae Lee
Keyword(s):  
Short Form ◽  
Total Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Radiographic Outcomes ◽  
Primary Osteoarthritis ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
American Orthopaedic ◽  
End Stage

Background: Ankle ligamentous injuries without fracture can result in end-stage ligamentous post-traumatic osteoarthritis, which may cause ligamentous imbalance after total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). However, outcomes of TAA in these patients are not well known. The purpose of this study was to evaluate intermediate-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of TAA in patients with ligamentous post-traumatic osteoarthritis and compare them with results of TAA for patients with primary osteoarthritis. Methods: We enrolled 114 patients (119 ankles) with consecutive primary TAA using HINTEGRA prosthesis at a mean follow-up duration of 6.0 years (range, 3-13). We divided all patients into 2 groups according to the etiology of osteoarthritis: (1) primary osteoarthritis group (69 ankles) and (2) ligamentous post-traumatic osteoarthritis group (50 ankles). Results: There was no significant intergroup difference in mean Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale (AOS), American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score, Short Form-36 Physical Component Summary, visual analog scale pain score, ankle range of motion, or complications at the final follow-up. However, the final tibiotalar angle was less corrected to 4.2 degrees in the ligamentous post-traumatic osteoarthritis group compared to 2.7 degrees in the primary osteoarthritis group ( P = .001). More concomitant procedures were required at the index surgery for the ligamentous post-traumatic osteoarthritis group ( P = .001). The estimated 5-year survivorship was 93.4% (primary osteoarthritis group: 91.3%; ligamentous post-traumatic osteoarthritis group: 95.8%). Conclusions: Clinical outcomes, complication rate, and 5-year survivorship of TAA in ankles with primary and ligamentous post-traumatic osteoarthritis were comparable with intermediate-term follow-up. Our results suggest that TAA would be a reliable treatment in ankles with ligamentous post-traumatic osteoarthritis when neutrally aligned stable ankles are achieved postoperatively. Level of Evidence: Level III, retrospective cohort study.

scholarly journals A Comparison of Cyst Formation and Management in Mobile-Bearing and Fixed-Bearing Total Ankle Arthroplasty

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 2473011419S0000
Author(s):  
James Lachman ◽  
Michel Taylor ◽  
Elizabeth Cody ◽  
Daniel Scott ◽  
James A. Nunley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Grafting ◽  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
Mobile Bearing ◽  
Cyst Formation ◽  
Total Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Fixed Bearing ◽  
Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Ankle Replacement ◽  
Patient Reported

Category: Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: The Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement(STAR) system and Salto Talaris(ST) total ankle system are two of the more commonly studied total ankle implants. As the STAR is one of the oldest total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) implants still in use today, most studies focus on longevity and survivorship. Reported rates of cyst formation for these two prosthesis in most series vary from 11-22% but no large study has focused on surgical management of these cysts or included patient reported outcomes after surgery. In this series, we aimed to investigate rates of cyst formation between mobile(MB) and fixed-bearing(FB) TAA and examine clinical and patient reported outcomes of bone grafting or cementing of large cysts surrounding the STAR and ST implants. Methods: A prospectively collected database at a high volume total ankle replacement center was retrospectively reviewed to identify patients who underwent TAA with either the STAR or the ST total ankle system between 2007 and 2015. Cysts were identified and measured on standard weight bearing radiographs and confirmed on computed tomography(CT) when available. Visual analog scale (VAS) score, Short Form-36 (SF-36) physical and mental component scores, Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment(SMFA), and AOFAS hindfoot scores were collected from all patients preoperatively and then at 6 months, 1 year and annually postoperatively. Patients with a minimum 2 years follow-up who underwent revision TAA secondary to catastrophic bone cysts or who were managed with either curettage and bone grafting or curettage and cementing of bone cysts surrounding the TAA prosthesis were included in the patient reported outcomes (PRO) analysis Results: Excluding 53 patients for inadequate follow-up, 232 patients (29% female, 71% male; follow-up 6.7 years) who underwent STAR-TAA and 147 patients (26.6% female, 73.5% male; follow-up 7 years) who underwent ST-TAA were identified. Cysts <20 mm diameter occurred more often in the MB TAAs, and more often in the tibia than talus (table). Cysts >10 mm were identified in 95/232 (41%) STAR and 24/147 (16%) ST ankles. In the STAR group, 24 patients underwent cyst bone grafting (13), cementing (6) or both (8) at a mean 4.8 years. In the ST group, 14 patients underwent cyst bone grafting (6), cementing (4), or both (4) at a mean of 2.7 years. PRO data improved significantly for both the STAR and ST group in all questionnaires (p<0.05 for all). Conclusion: Mobile-bearing total ankle arthroplasty in this cohort had a higher rate of cyst formation greater than 10 mm (95/232 patients, 41%) when compared to a fixed-bearing TAA (24/147, 16.3%). Only 24/95 (25%) of STAR patients and 14/24 (58%) of ST patients required surgical intervention for cyst management. Patient reported outcomes after cyst surgery improved significantly when compared to pre-cyst management surgery and did not differ between MB and FB cohorts (p=0.424). Successful surgical management of large cyst surrounding either mobile-bearing or fixed-bearing total ankle systems can be expected based on the results of this study. [Table: see text]

Radiographic Outcomes of Mobile-Bearing Total Ankle Arthroplasty for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (9) ◽  
pp. 1037-1042
Author(s):  
Koichiro Yano ◽  
Katsunori Ikari ◽  
Ken Okazaki
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Tibial Component ◽  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
Mobile Bearing ◽  
Total Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Radiographic Outcomes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Patient Reported

Background: Ankle disorders in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) reduce their quality of life and activities of daily living. The aim of this study was to evaluate the midterm clinical and radiographic outcomes of TAA in patients with RA. Methods: This retrospective study included patients with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. A total of 37 RA patients (39 ankles) were enrolled in this study from August 2006 to March 2016. All the patients had undergone primary cemented mobile-bearing total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). Nine ankles received arthrodesis of the subtalar joint simultaneously. Patient-reported outcomes were measured preoperatively and at the latest follow-up by Self-Administered Foot-Evaluation Questionnaire (SAFE-Q). Radiographs of the ankle were analyzed preoperatively and at all follow-up visits to measure the periprosthetic radiolucent line, migration of the tibial component, and the subsidence of the talar component. Intraoperative and postoperative complications were recorded. The average duration of follow-up for the entire cohort was 5.0 ± 2.0 years (range 2.1-10.1 years). Results: All subscales of the SAFE-Q had improved significantly at the latest follow-up. No significant difference was found between the range of motion of the ankle before and after the surgery. Radiolucent lines were observed in 28 (73.7%) ankles. Migration of the tibial component and subsidence of the talar component were found in 8 (21.1%) and 11 (28.9%) ankles, respectively. Intraoperative malleolus fractures occurred in 3 (7.7%) ankles and delayed wound healing in 10 (25.6%) ankles. Four ankles were removed because of deep infection or noninfective loosening, resulting in an implant survival rate of 88.4% (95% CI, 0.76-1.0) at 10 years. Conclusion: The midterm patient-reported outcomes and implant retention rate after cemented mobile-bearing TAA for RA patients were satisfactory. However, a low radiographic implant success rate was observed. Level of Evidence: Level IV, retrospective case series.

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