The future of ankle replacements will be governed by careful patient selection, meticulous surgical technique, and appropriate prospective follow up and reporting as well as the introduction and collaboration of joint replacement registers. There is a large uptrend in the use of ankle replacements and a need for authoritative publications that can be used as a reference internationally.

The Atlas of Ankle Replacements is an objective, comprehensive and authoritative textbook on this subject. With easy-to-read chapters from global pioneers in ankle replacement, alongside extensive images, illustrations and photographs, this title has widespread appeal and accessibility to foot and ankle surgeons, engineers and industry alike.

Contents

Chapter 1 Biomechanics of the Ankle Complex
Chapter 2 Biomaterials
Chapter 3 The Anatomy of the Ankle and Hindfoot
Chapter 4 Ankle Arthritis
Chapter 5 Indications and Contraindications for Total Ankle Replacement
Chapter 6 Alternative Treatments for Ankle Arthritis
Chapter 7 Historical Evolution of Total Ankle Replacement
Chapter 8 Total Ankle Replacement Designs
Chapter 9 Outcomes of Total Ankle Replacement
Chapter 10 Surgical Technique
Chapter 11 Complications in Total Ankle Replacement
Chapter 12 Total Ankle Replacement in Deformity
Chapter 13 Ankle Replacement in Comorbidity
Chapter 14 Managing the Failed Ankle Replacement
Chapter 15 Revision Total Ankle Replacement