- Podcast
- 21/10/2026
- UK
Implant Size Distribution And Mid-Term Outcomes Of Transfibular Total Ankle Arthroplasty In A Japanese Cohort
Description
A podcast-style discussion from AI Talks with Bone & Joint about a September 2026 paper by K. Yano et al. examining implant size distribution and mid-term outcomes of transfibular total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) in a Japanese cohort. The hosts explain that the study was done to determine whether implants originally designed for Western populations are suitable for Japanese patients with smaller bone structures, noting the importance of ankle mobility for cultural activities such as kneeling and squatting. The retrospective study included 50 patients treated between March 2019 and October 2022, with outcomes measured using SAFE-Q scores, ankle range of motion, and radiological assessment. Results showed frequent use of smaller implant sizes, significant improvement across all SAFE-Q domains, increased and stable range of motion, good implant alignment, and high implant survival rates of 98% at 3 years and 95.5% at 4 years. Complications included delayed wound healing and medial malleolar fractures, but fractures healed without additional intervention. The discussion concludes that transfibular TAA is safe and effective for Japanese patients and supports careful preoperative planning for smaller-statured populations.
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