Total Ankle Total Talus Replacement Using a 3D Printed Talus Component: A Case Report.

Journal Article

The 3D custom total talus replacement is a novel treatment for avascular necrosis of the talus. However, patients who require a total talus replacement often have concomitant degenerative changes to the tibiotalar, subtalar, or talonavicular joints. The combined 3D custom total ankle-total talus replacement (TATTR) is used for patients with an unreconstructable talus and adjacent tibial plafond involvement. The goal of performing a TATTR is to provide pain relief, retain motion at the tibiotalar joint, maintain or improve the patient's functional status, and minimize limb shortening. TATTR is made possible by 3D printing. The advent of 3D printing has allowed for the accurate recreation of the native talar anatomy with a talar dome that can be matched to a total ankle replacement polyethylene bearing. In this article, we will discuss a case of talar avascular necrosis treated with a combined TATTR and review the current literature for TATTR.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Akoh, CC; Chen, J; Adams, SB

Published Date

  • 2020

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 59 / 6

Start / End Page

  • 1306 - 1312

PubMed ID

  • 32958354

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1542-2224

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1053/j.jfas.2020.08.013

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States