For surgeons and patients with end-stage arthritis, the choice between joint replacement and fusion isn’t always clear. A new study offers direct comparison by analyzing 100 INFINITY ®  total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) patients (2008-2021) and 200 fusion patients (2013-2021), all with at least one year of follow up. Adults ≥19 years reported outcomes using the Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale, MODEMS, and SF-36, providing a head-to-head look at pain relief and long-term function.  R

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