Anterior Ankle Incision Complications: Is There a Difference between Anterior Approach Total Ankle Replacement and Anterior Approach Ankle Arthrodesis

摘要

Category:AnkleIntroduction/Purpose:The anterior incision is commonly used for total ankle replacement (TAR), and anterior approach ankle arthrodesis. Historically, the anterior incision has demonstrated a high incidence of complications, specifically with early generation TAR. Modern TAR designs have provided instrumentation and techniques that better respect the vulnerability of the anterior soft tissues, potentially reducing the incidence of anterior incision related complications. To our knowledge, anterior wound healing rates have not been evaluated in the context of modern anterior approach ankle arthrodesis and arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the incisional healing and complications of the anterior approach for ankle arthrodesis and arthroplasty.Methods:This was an IRB-approved retrospective review of wound healing and complications among 304 patients who underwent primary TAR or ankle arthrodesis via the anterior approach between August 1, 2011 and August 31, 201...