Ankle Arthritis Networking: Getting the right treatment to the right patient first time.
Foot Ankle Surg
; 28(2): 153-158, 2022 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
End stage ankle joint arthritis is a debilitating condition. Surgical treatment, most commonly ankle arthrodesis or fusion, can be highly effective. The authors outline the nature and prevalence of ankle arthritis and show that the frequency of each type of procedure varies geographically. They present data supporting the hypothesis that units performing ankle replacement more frequently tend to have better outcomes, both clinically and financially. Adoption of country-wide Ankle Arthritis Networks is proposed, ensuring that every patient seeing a foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon has potential access to all treatment options whether their surgeon chooses to perform replacement or not. The case is made that establishment of Ankle Arthritis Networks will avoid the need for units to perform a low number of replacements per year, homogenise treatment availability across the country and enables the right patient to receive the right treatment first time. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Foot Ankle Surg
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ORTOPEDIA
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2022
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