by Vince Vacketta, DPM One of the long-proposed advantages of TAA over ankle arthrodesis (AA) has been the preservation of adjacent-joint motion and protection of the subtalar joint. But does that theoretical benefit hold up in practice? Examining the evidence In a recent Level III retrospective matched cohort analysis, researchers examined data from 4,210 patients to compare rates of progression to subtalar arthrodesis after TAA versus AA. The two groups were matched for age

Pilon fractures frequently lead to ankle arthritis. However, the risk and severity of posttraumatic subtalar arthritis is not well documented. This is relevant considering the evolving trend of acute of tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis as a treatment option. Study design To better understand subtalar arthritis after pilon fractures, researchers conducted a retrospective review of 473 patients with pilon fractures treated by open reduction internal fixation. Patients were

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