The Effect of Preoperative Bone Density and Subchondral Cysts on Periprosthetic Fracture Risk in Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Category: Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: Bone density is a modifiable factor which can be addressed prior to elective surgery if necessary. However, its role pertaining to complications of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) has not been studied. Hounsfield units (HU) can be measured on standard c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2018-09-01
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| Series: | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011418S00036 |