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Review Question - QID 211781

Ankle Arthritis Treatment Operative QID: 211781 (SBQ18FA.62)
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QID 211781 (Type "211781" in App Search)
A 67-year-old female follows up in clinic to discuss surgical management of her long-standing right ankle pain. She has a history of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. BMI is 24. Medications include meloxicam and lisinopril. She is employed as a secretary and walks 1-2 miles daily for exercise. On exam, she has pain throughout ankle range of motion. There is no pain with hindfoot inversion or eversion. Figures A and B are current weight-bearing radiographs. At this time, she wishes to discuss total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) for her ankle pain. Which of the following is true regarding TAA compared to ankle arthrodesis (AA) ?
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