Results at a minimum follow-up of 5 years of a ligaments-compatible total ankle replacement design

Background: A new design of 3-part ankle replacement was developed to achieve compatibility with the natural ligaments by allowing certain fibers to remain isometric during passive motion. Methods: We evaluate 75 ankle prostheses implanted from July 2003 to December 2008, at a mean follow-up 6.5. ±. 1.1. years (range 5-9 years). The mean age at surgery was 62. ±. 13. years (range 29-82). Results: The mean AOFAS scores achieved at pre-op and at last follow-up were respectively 37. ±. 5 (23-45) and 78. ±. 8 (64-98). (p.