Ankle arthrodesis versus total ankle replacement: how do I decide?

Krause, Fabian G; Schmid, Timo (2012). Ankle arthrodesis versus total ankle replacement: how do I decide? Foot and ankle clinics, 17(4), pp. 529-43. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier 10.1016/j.fcl.2012.08.002

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Taking into account numerous individual criteria, the correct indication substantially influences the outcome of patients with end-stage ankle arthritis treated by ankle arthrodesis or total ankle replacement. The purpose of this report is to assist the foot and ankle surgeon or orthopedic surgeon involved in choosing ankle arthrodesis or total ankle replacement in decision-making. Balancing the criteria that are discussed in consideration of the recent relevant literature and evidence available, the surgeon is directed to the correct individual decision.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Original Article)

Division/Institute:

04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Orthopaedic, Plastic and Hand Surgery (DOPH) > Clinic of Orthopaedic Surgery

UniBE Contributor:

Krause, Fabian, Schmid, Timo Georg Johannes

ISSN:

1083-7515

Publisher:

Elsevier

Language:

English

Submitter:

Factscience Import

Date Deposited:

04 Oct 2013 14:35

Last Modified:

05 Dec 2022 14:11

Publisher DOI:

10.1016/j.fcl.2012.08.002

PubMed ID:

23158368

Web of Science ID:

000312627100003

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/14161 (FactScience: 221015)

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