Total Ankle Replacements

Abstract

<p>A retrospective cohort study to compare the outcomes of patients who received different total ankle replacements, and also compare outcomes in patients who received total ankle replacements versus patients who received ankle fusion at Miami Valley Hospital. This can allow us to compare the efficacy of the different ankle models used at Miami Valley Hospital. Ideally, we would like to see what elements of existing ankle models are advantageous and can be implemented into future models, or even enhance our current existing models. We would also like to see what kinds of complications are associated with the different models versus ankle fusion. Our plan is to do a chart review of patients who received total ankle replacements or ankle fusion at Miami Valley Hospital over the past 5 years, send out a standardized survey to each person, perform statistical analysis on the data we collect, and describe the total ankle replacements currently used at Miami Valley Hospital. Statistical analysis will be performed in order to see what outcomes are beneficial, detrimental, and factors that increase patient comfort. This will be done without invading patient privacy and HIPPA guidelines will be respected.</p><p>This presentation occurred at the Wright State University Campus-Wide Celebration of Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities on April 16, 2010</p>