Total Ankle Arthroplasty: An Imaging Overview.
10.3348/kjr.2016.17.3.413
- Author:
Da Rae KIM
1
;
Yun Sun CHOI
;
Hollis G POTTER
;
Angela E LI
;
Ka Young CHUN
;
Yoon Young JUNG
;
Jin Su KIM
;
Ki Won YOUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Eulji Hospital, Eulji University, Seoul 01830, Korea. mdcys0128@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ankle replacement arthroplasty;
Radiography;
Computed tomography;
Magnetic resonance imaging
- MeSH:
Ankle*;
Arthritis;
Arthrodesis;
Arthroplasty*;
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Multimodal Imaging;
Radiography
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology
2016;17(3):413-423
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
With advances in implant technology, total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) has become an increasingly popular alternative to arthrodesis for the management of end-stage ankle arthritis. However, reports in the literature do not focus on the imaging features of TAA. Through a literature review, we demonstrate basic design features of the current ankle arthroplasty system, and the normal and abnormal postoperative imaging features associated with such devices. Pre- and postoperative evaluations of ankle arthroplasty mainly include radiography; in addition, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging provide further characterization of imaging abnormalities. Familiarization with multimodal imaging features of frequent procedural complications at various postoperative intervals is important in radiological practice.
