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Section: CME

NO LO's_Ankle Arthrodesis vs Arthroplasty

Michael Troiano, DPM, FACFAS

This lecture provides a comprehensive overview of the evaluation and surgical management of end-stage ankle osteoarthritis, with a focused comparison of ankle arthrodesis and total ankle replacement (TAR). Dr. Michael Troiano, DPM, will review ankle cartilage anatomy and biomechanics, common etiologies leading to degenerative ankle disease, and the clinical presentation and diagnostic workup of affected patients. The session will explore the indications, techniques, benefits, and limitations of ankle fusion and total ankle replacement, emphasizing patient selection and functional outcomes. Attendees will gain a practical framework for comparing ankle fusion versus TAR to support evidence-based clinical decision-making.

CME (Credits: 0.50)

Method of Participation

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Goals and Objectives
  1. Describe the anatomy and function of ankle cartilage and the common etiologies and clinical presentation of ankle osteoarthritis.
  2. Compare the indications, advantages, limitations, and potential complications of ankle arthrodesis and total ankle replacement.
  3. Apply clinical and diagnostic findings to determine appropriate patient selection when choosing between ankle fusion and total ankle replacement.
  • Accreditation and Designation of Credits
  • CME (Credits: 0.50)

    PRESENT e-Learning Systems is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. PRESENT e-Learning Systems has approved this activity for a maximum of 0.50 continuing education contact hours

    Release Date: 08/16/2025 Expiration Date: 08/16/2028

  • Author

  • Michael Troiano, DPM, FACFAS

    Center for Foot and Ankle Disorders
    University of Pennsylvania - Penn Wound Care
    Adjunct Clinical Professor, TUSPM
    Philadelphia, PA

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  • It is the policy of PRESENT e-Learning Systems and it's accreditors to insure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its individually sponsored or jointly sponsored educational programs. All faculty participating in any PRESENT e-Learning Systems sponsored programs are expected to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of the continuing education program. This pertains to relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or other corporations whose products or services are related to the subject matter of the presentation topic. The intent of this policy is not to prevent a speaker with a potential conflict of interest from making a presentation. It is merely intended that any potential conflict should be identified openly so that the listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of the facts.

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    Michael Troiano Has disclosed that he is a consultant for Stryker and Smith and Nephew.