Republication of “Perspectives in Treatments of End-Stage Ankle Arthritis Among Orthopaedic Surgeons: Analysis of an American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Member Survey”
Background: This study aimed to assess the preferred operative treatment for patients over the age of 60 with end-stage ankle arthritis and perspectives on total ankle replacement (TAR) among American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) members. Associated factors were analyzed for potentia...
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| author | Phinit Phisitkul MD Natalie Glass PhD Patrick B. Ebeling MD Sandra E. Klein MD Jeffrey E. Johnson MD |
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| description | Background: This study aimed to assess the preferred operative treatment for patients over the age of 60 with end-stage ankle arthritis and perspectives on total ankle replacement (TAR) among American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) members. Associated factors were analyzed for potential contraindications among members with different levels of experience. Method: A questionnaire containing 6 questions was designed and sent to 2056 members of the AOFAS. Responses were received from 467 orthopaedic surgeons practicing in the United States (76%), Canada (5%), and 26 other countries (20%). Participants were grouped for response comparisons according to country as well as experience level. Differences in contraindications were compared using χ 2 tests or exact tests. Results: Respondents practicing in the United States and surgeons who perform 11 or more TARs per year tended to recommend operative treatments favoring TAR and displayed recognition of its increasing role (P < .05). Overall, respondents felt that 41% of typical patients over 60 years old with end-stage arthritis would be best treated with TAR. Talus avascular necrosis, morbid obesity (body mass index >40 kg/m 2 ), and poorly controlled diabetes with neuropathy were most recognized as the absolute contraindications to TAR. Surgeon’s experience affected the consideration of these clinical factors as contraindications. Conclusions: Total ankle replacement has a substantial and increasing role in the treatment of end-stage ankle arthritis in patients over the age of 60. Absolute and potential contraindications of the procedures were indicated from a cross-sectional survey of AOFAS members. Surgeons more experienced with total ankle replacement felt more comfortable employing it in a wider range of clinical settings. Level of Evidence: Level III, therapeutic. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d9e32160e7b74220b78aa620e1b3b1a82023-08-19T09:53:47ZengSAGE PublishingFoot & Ankle Orthopaedics2473-01142023-08-01810.1177/24730114231192977Republication of “Perspectives in Treatments of End-Stage Ankle Arthritis Among Orthopaedic Surgeons: Analysis of an American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Member Survey”Phinit Phisitkul MD0Natalie Glass PhD1Patrick B. Ebeling MD2Sandra E. Klein MD3Jeffrey E. Johnson MD4Tri-State Specialists, LLP, Sioux City, IA, USADepartment of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USATwin Cities Orthopedics, Burnsville, MN, USADepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, Chesterfield, MO, USADepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, Chesterfield, MO, USABackground: This study aimed to assess the preferred operative treatment for patients over the age of 60 with end-stage ankle arthritis and perspectives on total ankle replacement (TAR) among American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) members. Associated factors were analyzed for potential contraindications among members with different levels of experience. Method: A questionnaire containing 6 questions was designed and sent to 2056 members of the AOFAS. Responses were received from 467 orthopaedic surgeons practicing in the United States (76%), Canada (5%), and 26 other countries (20%). Participants were grouped for response comparisons according to country as well as experience level. Differences in contraindications were compared using χ 2 tests or exact tests. Results: Respondents practicing in the United States and surgeons who perform 11 or more TARs per year tended to recommend operative treatments favoring TAR and displayed recognition of its increasing role (P < .05). Overall, respondents felt that 41% of typical patients over 60 years old with end-stage arthritis would be best treated with TAR. Talus avascular necrosis, morbid obesity (body mass index >40 kg/m 2 ), and poorly controlled diabetes with neuropathy were most recognized as the absolute contraindications to TAR. Surgeon’s experience affected the consideration of these clinical factors as contraindications. Conclusions: Total ankle replacement has a substantial and increasing role in the treatment of end-stage ankle arthritis in patients over the age of 60. Absolute and potential contraindications of the procedures were indicated from a cross-sectional survey of AOFAS members. Surgeons more experienced with total ankle replacement felt more comfortable employing it in a wider range of clinical settings. Level of Evidence: Level III, therapeutic.https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114231192977 |
| spellingShingle | Phinit Phisitkul MD Natalie Glass PhD Patrick B. Ebeling MD Sandra E. Klein MD Jeffrey E. Johnson MD Republication of “Perspectives in Treatments of End-Stage Ankle Arthritis Among Orthopaedic Surgeons: Analysis of an American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Member Survey” Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
| title | Republication of “Perspectives in Treatments of End-Stage Ankle Arthritis Among Orthopaedic Surgeons: Analysis of an American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Member Survey” |
| title_full | Republication of “Perspectives in Treatments of End-Stage Ankle Arthritis Among Orthopaedic Surgeons: Analysis of an American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Member Survey” |
| title_fullStr | Republication of “Perspectives in Treatments of End-Stage Ankle Arthritis Among Orthopaedic Surgeons: Analysis of an American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Member Survey” |
| title_full_unstemmed | Republication of “Perspectives in Treatments of End-Stage Ankle Arthritis Among Orthopaedic Surgeons: Analysis of an American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Member Survey” |
| title_short | Republication of “Perspectives in Treatments of End-Stage Ankle Arthritis Among Orthopaedic Surgeons: Analysis of an American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Member Survey” |
| title_sort | republication of perspectives in treatments of end stage ankle arthritis among orthopaedic surgeons analysis of an american orthopaedic foot ankle society aofas member survey |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114231192977 |
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