Publication date: Available online 31 March 2017 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Sandro Giannini, Matteo Romagnoli, Paolo Barbadoro, Giulio Maria Marcheggiani Muccioli, Matteo Cadossi, Alberto Grassi, Stefano Zaffagnini Background A new design of 3-part ankle replacement was developed to achieve compatibility with the natural ligaments by allowing certain fibers to remain isometric during passive motion. Methods We evaluate 75 ankle prostheses implanted from July 2003 to December 2008, at a mean follow-up 6.5 ± 1.1 years (range 5–9 years). The mean age at surgery was 62 ± 13 years (range 29–82).
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Results at a minimum follow-up of 5 years of a ligaments-compatible total ankle replacement design