Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Surgical Treatment of Ankle Arthritis Outcome Study

Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Surgical Treatment of Ankle Arthritis Outcome Study

The purpose of this study is to see if the clinical outcome success rate of Total Ankle Arthroplasty is similar to that of Ankle Arthrodesis over a period of 10 years. This will include looking at whether Total ankle arthroplasty results in a lower rate of hindfoot arthrosis and arthritis after surgery compared to ankle joint arthrodesis and if the rate of complications and revision surgery is acceptable when compared to Ankle Arthrodesis over a period of 10 years.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Eighteen (18) or older
• Known to have ankle arthritis for more than six (6) months
• Tried non operative treatment measures (eg. activity modification, physiotherapy, orthotics, bracing etc.) and have not improved
• Patient tests (questionnaires) show that ankle arthritis is severe
• Patient willing to take part in the study, including signing consent form after carefully reading it

Exclusion Criteria:

• Dead Bone in the Ankle
• Severe foot or Ankle Deformity
• Prior Ankle Fusion or Replacement
• Active or Prior Infection in the Ankle
• Obesity (greater than 250 lbs)
• Medical Conditions precluding safe surgery
• Nerve or Muscle disease
• Severe osteoporosis