Soft Tissue Balancing on Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
10.14193/jkfas.2024.28.1.1
- Author:
Sungwook CHOI
1
;
Dae Whan KIM
;
Hyunseong KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2024;28(1):1-7
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:EN
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Abstract:
Despite the advances in total ankle replacement (TAR), TAR has emerged as a promising alternative to ankle arthrodesis, particularly in severe ankle arthritis. Restoring ankle stability and alignment is the most important technical consideration and the goal of TAR. Hence, additional procedures, such as soft tissue balancing and osteotomies, are often critical parts of surgical planning. This article reviews the basics of joint balancing, offering suggestions on procedure selection for ligamentous balancing and varus and valgus malalignment in TARs.
