“I could have a proper ankle” – a qualitative study of patients' perceptions of total ankle replacement and ankle fusion surgery

Abstract Background End‐stage ankle osteoarthritis typically causes severe pain and impaired function. Surgical treatment involves total ankle replacement (TAR) or ankle fusion. Definitive evidence about which procedure is optimal is lacking. No previous studies have thoroughly explored patients...

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Published in:	Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Main Authors:	Anna M. Anderson, Lara S. Chapman, Heidi J. Siddle, Sue Watson, Jane Klugerman, Deborah Antcliff, Anne‐Maree Keenan, Claire L. Brockett
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2022-01-01
Subjects:	Total ankle replacement Ankle fusion Patient education Rehabilitation
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-022-00595-8