Backside Tibial Tray Cyst Formation Associated with Extensively Porous-Coated vs. Smooth-Stemmed Tibial Implants in Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Togher C, Hyer C, Berlet G, Thompson J, Perkins JOrthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, Worthington, United States BACKGROUND:The integration of porous coating into the newer generation of implants theoretically increases the chances of osseous ingrowth and survivorship in total ankle replacements. Alternatively, literature in hip replacement surgery has demonstrated increased rates of stress shielding, aseptic […]