title: The "Lollypop" technique for polyethylene exchange in total ankle replacement.
abstract: We describe a simple technique for the removal of the polyethylene meniscus bearing surface in patients undergoing re-operation and meniscus bearing exchange following a previous total ankle replacement.
  
  
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authors.affiliation: Musgrave Park Hospital, Stockmans Lane, Belfast, United Kingdom. Electronic address: s.mckenna@doctors.org.uk.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: McKenna
authors.affiliation: Musgrave Park Hospital, Stockmans Lane, Belfast, United Kingdom. Electronic address: simon@ballynaris.com.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Henderson
mesh_terms: D058737:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle / Q000379:methods*; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D011095:Polyethylenes; D012086:Reoperation
chemical_list: D011095:Polyethylenes
keywords: Polyethylene exchange; Total ankle replacement