RCT | In patients with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis, total ankle replacement and arthrodesis resulted in comparable results.

Total Ankle Replacement Versus Arthrodesis for End-Stage Ankle Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

News Release: Trial shows benefits of two forms of ankle surgery for osteoarthritis – University College London

Summary for Patients: Total Ankle Replacement Versus Arthrodesis for End-Stage Ankle Osteoarthritis