title: Richard Smith ankle arthroplasty.
abstract: The indications for ankle joint replacement and the advantages of a 'ball-and-socket' type of prosthesis are examined. The results of 24 Richard Smith ankle replacements of which 18 were followed for an average of 7 years are analysed and the case for abandoning this prosthesis is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography