Togay Koç / 05 June 2023 / Categories: Abstracts, 2023, Poster Salvage of failed total ankle replacement using a custom 3D printed titanium truss cage: a case series and suggested treatment pathway T. Lewis, R. Walker, Y. Alkhalfan, A. Latif, A. Abbasian Background: The management of failed total ankle replacements, with significant loss of bone stock, is challenging with high rates of complications and associated morbidity. Recent technological advances have enabled the development of patient-customized 3D-printed titanium truss arthrodesis implants which potentially offer an alternative salvage option for failed total ankle replacements. Methods: A prospective observational study of five cases of failed total ankle replacements which were managed using custom patient-specific 3D-printed titanium truss arthrodesis implants. Technical tips, classification and a treatment algorithm were developed based on our initial experience. Results: Between November 2018 and February 2020, 5 patients underwent arthrodesis for failed total ankle replacements. Follow up was available for 4 cases. The mean follow up was 2.0 years. The mean MOXFQ Index improved from 73.8 to 31.6 (p<0.05). The mean EQ-5D-5L Index improved from 0.310 to 0.730 and the EQ-VAS also improved from 48.8 to 83.8. The mean VAS-Pain score at final follow up was 25.7. There were no cases of non-union. Conclusion: Custom patient-specific 3D-printed titanium truss arthrodesis implants are a viable alternative treatment option for failed total ankle replacements. Print 334 Tags: AnkleSalvageHindfootTAR Documents to download Salvage of failed total ankle replacement using a custom 3D printed titanium truss cage: a case series and suggested treatment pathway(.pdf, 2.39 MB) - 679 download(s)
3Jul2025 Basic Skills Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Course - open for applications 03/07/2025 Read more This courses is designed to develop and extend the knowledge and skills of training foot and ankle surgeons. Techniques of arthroscopic surgery of the joints, ligaments and tendons of the ankle and foot will be presented and demonstrated. Basic Skills covers the more common procedures which a foot and ankle surgeon would be likely to need. Delegates will be given ample time to develop their skills in each of the areas listed below using cadaver limbs. Questions and case presentations will be encouraged with an expert and interactive faculty. Anterior ankle Posterior ankle Haglund’s surgery Sub-talar joint Tendoscopy Arthroscopic Ankle fusion 1st MTP joint Documents to download Basic-Course-2025-Programme-draft(.pdf, 3.19 MB) - 439 download(s) Read more
4Jul2025 Advanced Skills Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Course - applications open 04/07/2025 Read more This courses is designed to develop and extend the knowledge and skills of established foot and ankle surgeons. Techniques of arthroscopic surgery of the joints, ligaments and tendons of the ankle and foot will be presented and demonstrated. Advanced Skills covers some more advanced and emerging techniques. Delegates will be given ample time to develop their skills in each of the areas listed below using cadaver limbs. Questions and case presentations will be encouraged with an expert and interactive faculty. 1st MTP joint Arthroscopic lateral and medial ligament repair FHL transfer Peroneal groove and Tibialis posterior Tarsal coalition excision Sub-talar fusion Chopart joint fusion Documents to download Advanced-Course-2025-Programme-draft(.pdf, 3.29 MB) - 435 download(s) Read more
2Oct2025 BOFAS Principles Course - Dubai 02/10/2025 - 04/10/2025 Read more The aim is to give Overseas Trainee Orthopaedic Surgeons a solid grounding in the principles and the decision making in Foot & Ankle Surgery. There is an emphasis on clinical examination of cases, small group discussions and learning surgical approaches in the cadaver lab. This is the first course BOFAS is running in UAE and the aim is to expand the Foot and Ankle education and training in the Middle East and Gulf area. Venue - Le Meridien, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Documents to download ACv3BOFAS-Principles-Course-Programme-DXB(.pdf, 2.13 MB) - 148 download(s) Read more
20Oct2025 BOFAS Principles Course Taunton 20/10/2025 - 21/10/2025 Read more These courses are aimed at Higher Surgical Trainees / ST3 onwards and are designed to teach the core of Foot and Ankle surgery in an informal and interactive environment. The emphasis is on clinical examination cases, discussion groups and typical day-to-day clinic scenarios. Although not an exam preparation course, content is taught to the standard expected in the FRCS(Tr & Orth) exam; that of a day-one non-specialist orthopaedic consultant. Applications will open on 1st September 2023. Venue - Taunton (TBC) Documents to download BOFAS-Course-Programme--Taunton-2025(.docx, 31.88 KB) - 583 download(s) Read more
7Nov2025 TriCountries Diabetic Foot Symposium 07/11/2025 Read more TriCountries Diabetic Foot Symposium In-person multidisciplinary event bringing together leading experts in the UK to discuss the latest advancements in diabetic foot care. Read more