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11/01/2026
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11/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Research Review
10/19/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
In a retrospective study of 173 total ankle arthroplasties, talar component downsizing was not significantly associated with revision risk. The researchers also examined whether polyethylene thickness and preoperative coronal alignment were...
In a retrospective study of 173 total ankle arthroplasties, talar component downsizing was not significantly associated with revision risk. The researchers also examined whether polyethylene thickness and preoperative coronal alignment were...
In a retrospective study of 173...
10/19/2026
Podiatry Today
TAR Incisions
10/01/2026
Henry D. Spingola, III, DPM, FACFAS; Remi Minh Khang Le, DPM, FACFAS
As total ankle replacement volumes rise, selecting the appropriate surgical approach remains critical to balancing implant access, deformity correction, and soft-tissue preservation. This review examines the indications, benefits,...
As total ankle replacement volumes rise, selecting the appropriate surgical approach remains critical to balancing implant access, deformity correction, and soft-tissue preservation. This review examines the indications, benefits,...
As total ankle replacement...
10/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Research Review
09/21/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
A retrospective cohort study evaluated clinical and surgical factors associated with limited weight-bearing dorsiflexion following total ankle arthroplasty. The findings may help foot and ankle surgeons counsel patients more accurately about...
A retrospective cohort study evaluated clinical and surgical factors associated with limited weight-bearing dorsiflexion following total ankle arthroplasty. The findings may help foot and ankle surgeons counsel patients more accurately about...
A retrospective cohort study...
09/21/2026
Podiatry Today
TAR Staging
09/01/2026
Michael J. Radcliffe, DPM, AACFAS; Ramez Sakkab, DPM, AACFAS; Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS
This review examines when single-stage reconstruction may offer an efficient approach—and when deformity severity, rehabilitation demands, or surgical risk make staged reconstruction the better strategy.
This review examines when single-stage reconstruction may offer an efficient approach—and when deformity severity, rehabilitation demands, or surgical risk make staged reconstruction the better strategy.
This review examines when...
09/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Research Review
08/01/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
A new retrospective study suggests that preoperative ankle dorsiflexion may be the strongest predictor of postoperative weight-bearing dorsiflexion following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). The findings may help foot and ankle surgeons better...
A new retrospective study suggests that preoperative ankle dorsiflexion may be the strongest predictor of postoperative weight-bearing dorsiflexion following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). The findings may help foot and ankle surgeons better...
A new retrospective study...
08/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Anterior and Lateral Transfibular Approaches Offer Advantages and Tradeoffs in TAA
Research Review
07/10/2026
Brian McCurdy
A new review of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) techniques concludes that anterior and lateral TAA approaches can provide predictable outcomes and preserve motion for end-stage ankle arthritis.
A new review of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) techniques concludes that anterior and lateral TAA approaches can provide predictable outcomes and preserve motion for end-stage ankle arthritis.
A new review of total ankle...
07/10/2026
Podiatry Today
Severe Varus Deformity Does Not Compromise Total Ankle Arthroplasty Outcomes, Study Finds
Research Review
06/17/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
The findings from this recent study in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery suggest that with appropriate adjunctive procedures and deformity correction strategies, severe varus alignment should not be considered a clear contraindication to...
The findings from this recent study in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery suggest that with appropriate adjunctive procedures and deformity correction strategies, severe varus alignment should not be considered a clear contraindication to...
The findings from this recent...
06/17/2026
Podiatry Today
Total Ankle Replacement Study Compares Anterior vs Lateral Approaches: Similar Complication Rates, Different Reoperation Patterns
Research Review
06/10/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
New research suggests that while anterior and lateral transfibular approaches to total ankle replacement (TAR) produce comparable early complication rates and hospital stays, the lateral approach may be associated with longer operative times...
New research suggests that while anterior and lateral transfibular approaches to total ankle replacement (TAR) produce comparable early complication rates and hospital stays, the lateral approach may be associated with longer operative times...
New research suggests that while...
06/10/2026
Podiatry Today
Case Report
06/01/2026
Kaitlin Thompson, DPM, AACFAS; Joshua A. Sebag, DPM, FACFAS, DABFAS
This case report highlights successful total ankle arthroplasty in a 46-year-old patient with post-traumatic arthritis, demonstrating excellent functional recovery and rapid return to activity. The case adds to growing evidence that modern...
This case report highlights successful total ankle arthroplasty in a 46-year-old patient with post-traumatic arthritis, demonstrating excellent functional recovery and rapid return to activity. The case adds to growing evidence that modern...
This case report highlights...
06/01/2026
Podiatry Today
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