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Explore the intriguing journey of total ankle arthroplasty techniques, from historical milestones to current advancements and future trends in ankle surgery.
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Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Evolution of the Technique Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going James A. Nunley, MD
Disclosure • Consultant • Exactech • DTMedTech • Orthofix • Mirus • Treace Medical
Contraindications for TAR in 2005 • Deformity > 10 degrees • Avascular necrosis of the talus • Neuromuscular Dysfunctions • Previous Arthrodesis • Charcot Arthroparthy • Non Recnstructable Vascular Insufficiency
Soft Tissue- Varus Deltoid Peel
Minimize Resection Lax Lateral Ligaments Medial Release
Valgus Deformity / Instability Don’t use a mobile bearing joint pre-op post-op 12 mo 24 mo 36 mo
Anterior Talar TranslationRemove Anterior SlopeBest with Fixed Bearing Prosthesis
1Year Post op with Talar AVN 2.5 years post op Courtesy JKDeOrio
Contraindications in 2018 • Lack Of Fibula • Charcot Arthropathy • Non reconstructable vascular insufficiency
Prior Infection • Can you do a TAA in a patient with a history of Septic Ankle Arthritis?