Modular versus all-polyethylene tibial components: comparison of pre- and early post-operative patient scores in total knee replacement.

Introduction: All-polyethylene (AP) tibial components of total knee replacement (TKR) are substantially cheaper than their modular counterparts. It is well established that their survivorship and radiographic outcomes are comparable. In this study, patient-derived outcome measures were used to compare these two implant types.

Long-term outcome of ankle arthrodesis.

The small number of long-term studies performed after successful arthrodesis suggests that most patients are satisfied with their outcomes. Some patients, however, eventually become limited by pain and degenerative changes elsewhere in the foot. Over time, subjacent joint arthritis is highly likely, especially that which involves the subtalar and talonavicular joints.

Forty-year outcome of ankle "cup" arthroplasty for post-traumatic arthritis.

Ankle arthroplasty for post-traumatic tibiotalar arthritis remains controversial. The current literature strongly recommends arthrodesis, especially in those patients who will overload the joint: the young, the active and the overweight patients. The case described here is a 40-year follow up.