title: Revision of failed ankle implants.
abstract: Total ankle joint replacement (TAR) has been offered as an alternative to ankle joint arthrodesis since the 1970s. TAR offers the benefit of perseveration of joint motion, with potential decreased occurrence of adjacent joint degeneration, and a more expedient path to weight bearing. Since their introduction, TAR devices have undergone a variety of modifications, specifically in regards to the number and type of components used.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatry, Department of Surgery, St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, OH, USA. ld5353@aol.com
authors.forename: Lawrence A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: DiDomenico
authors.forename: Davina
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cross
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D058737:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation / Q000379:methods*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome