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Total Ankle Replacement
TAA is performed either under general anesthetic or nerve block. A tourniquet is used at the time of surgery to control bleeding and improve visualization during the surgery. The ankle is approached from the front or the side depending on the type of implant being used. Bone is then cut, allowing for placement of the metal and plastic components that re-create the ankle joint. Sometimes the patient will have a tight calf muscle or tight Achilles tendon that needs to be lengthened to improve range of motion of the ankle. The wounds are then closed using stitches or staples, and a splint is applied. A period of non-weightbearing in either a cast or cast boot is necessary to allow the implants to heal in place.
This video in 30 seconds
This video covers total ankle replacement. The description explains that the procedure is performed under general anesthetic or nerve block with a tourniquet, that the ankle is approached from the front or the side depending on the implant, that bone is cut to place the metal and plastic components that re-create the ankle joint, and that a period of non-weightbearing in a cast or cast boot follows.
Key points
- Total ankle replacement under general anesthetic or nerve block is described
- Use of a tourniquet to control bleeding and improve visualization is mentioned
- Approach from the front or the side depending on the implant type is covered
- Placement of metal and plastic components to re-create the ankle joint is described
- Possible lengthening of a tight calf muscle or Achilles tendon, wound closure, splint application and non-weightbearing in a cast or cast boot are covered
Video Overview
This video presents “Total Ankle Replacement” — TAA is performed either under general anesthetic or nerve block. A tourniquet is used at the time of surgery to control bleeding and improve visualization during the surgery. The ankle is approached from the front or the side depending on. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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