Total talus metallosis with ankle arthroplasty

Total ankle total talus replacement (TATTR) is gaining popularity in the foot and ankle surgery world in patients with end-stage ankle arthritis with concomitant pathology to the talus. What we typically do not consider is metal hypersensitivity when it comes to these complex reconstructive procedur...

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Main Authors: Thomas Milisits, DPM, MPH, John Ellis Marshall, IV, DPM, Michael Siciliano, DPM, Justin Garvin, DPM, Jason Miller, DPM, FACFAS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667396724000715
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Summary:Total ankle total talus replacement (TATTR) is gaining popularity in the foot and ankle surgery world in patients with end-stage ankle arthritis with concomitant pathology to the talus. What we typically do not consider is metal hypersensitivity when it comes to these complex reconstructive procedures with a substantial amount of hardware. Future research should aim to gain a greater understanding of metal components in varying company materials to determine compatibility. We report a case of a healthy 62-year-old female who underwent TAR with numerous complications and revisions ultimately leading to a TATTR and suspected hypersensitivity reaction.
ISSN:2667-3967