How ankle fusion changes the subtalar joint in people with varus ankle arthritis

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What this research studies

People with posttraumatic ankle arthritis sometimes need an ankle fusion to relieve pain. The project will analyze how removing motion at the ankle joint changes the subtalar joint’s shape and movement, using imaging and gait assessments. Researchers will relate these changes to potential later joint problems and to how well the fusion aligns with surrounding joints. The study builds on prior findings and seeks to guide surgical planning to reduce future arthritis in the hindfoot.

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Where this research is happening

• Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
  Salt Lake City, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Anderson, Andrew Edward — Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
• Study coordinator: Anderson, Andrew Edward

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