Ankle Prosthesis
The ankle prosthesis (tibiotalar) is an artificial device implanted in the ankle joint when damaged.
The prosthesis consists of three parts:
- Tibial metal component (often titanium) that attaches to the tibia
- Talus metal component that attaches to the talus
- Ultra-high-density polyethylene component, positioned between the two metal components
Service Manager
Dr. Fabrizio Forconi
Surgeon
Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology
SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSIS
Generally, after some time following a trauma, the patient experiences increasing pain in the affected ankle. The specialist requests weight-bearing X-rays, and the arthritic condition is revealed. Less commonly, joint degeneration may result from inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or forms of primary osteoarthritis.
INDICATION
The ideal candidate is a not-so-young patient suffering from painful ankle osteoarthritis, with limited varus or valgus deformity and good bone stock.
Absolute contraindications include previous joint infections, severe deformities, bone deficiencies, and poor skin condition of the ankle.
PATHOLOGIES
- Ankle osteoarthritis (often post-traumatic in origin)
- Chronic pain caused by joint deterioration
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