Experience in Total Ankle Replacement at Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics Named After R.R. Vreden

Results of 45 ankle joint replacements performed during the period from 1998 to 2008 have been analyzed. Cementless original implants were applied in 6 (13.3%), «Link S.T.A.R.» implants - in 26 (57.8%) and «DePuy Mobility TM» implants - in 13 (28.9%) cases. Mean follow-up made up 3 years (from several months to 10 years). For the evaluation of long-term outcomes the data from patients questionnaires (prior to, 6 months after operation and at the time of last examination) and X-ray results were used. Early complications, i.e. fracture of lateral malleolus, was noted in 4 patients. Long-term complications, i.e. dislocation of tibial component, were observed in 2 patients. In 2 patients the development of infectious complications required implant removal followed by arthrodesis. In 91% of cases the results were assessed as satisfactory and good by Kitaoka scale.

ankle joint, joint replacement