Total ankle arthroplasty with the Agility prosthesis: clinical and radiographic evaluation

• Published in: Foot & ankle international Vol. 27; no. 2; p. 97
• Main Authors: Kopp, Franz J, Patel, Mihir M, Deland, Jonathan T, O'Malley, Martin J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.2006
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Ankle Joint - diagnostic imaging; Ankle Joint - surgery; Arthritis - diagnostic imaging; Arthritis - surgery; Arthroplasty, Replacement - adverse effects; Arthroplasty, Replacement - methods; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Joint Prosthesis; Male; Middle Aged; Patient Satisfaction; Radiography; Retrospective Studies

Although ankle arthrodesis remains a standard operative procedure for disabling ankle arthritis, it has potential long-term problems. Total ankle arthroplasty offers preserved joint motion and may be a more favorable option in select patients. The purpose of this study was to report the intermediate...