THE ANKLE OSTEOARTHRITIS EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT

THE ANKLE OSTEOARTHRITIS: EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT (SECOND EDITION) Ankle osteoarthritis is one of major disability in the foot and ankle. It is less common than hip or knee osteoarthritis; however, it is significantly related to poor quality of life. Treatments have conventionally consisted of various options until operative treatment in the form of arthrodesis is required. More recently, interesting modality has been increasing in both nonoperative and alternative operative options, including biologic injections, joint-sparing osteotomy surgery, arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis, and new arthroplasty designs. This textbook exclusively presents currently evidence-based information on diagnosis, three-dimensional technology application, other new technology and perspectives, and the updated treatment options available for the ankle osteoarthritis.