Medium to long-term results of 130 Ankle Evolutive System total ankle replacements-Inferior survival due to peri-implant osteolysis.

BACKGROUND

The study reports the medium to long-term results of 130 Ankle Evolutive System total ankle replacements operated at a single-centre. Previously high amount of peri-implant osteolysis was reported from the same material.

METHODS

Between 2002 and 2008 one hundred and thirty consecutive ankles replaced with AES ankle prosthesis were followed both radiologically and clinically.

RESULTS

The five-year survival was 87.3% (95% confidence interval (CI) 80.0-92.0%), and ten-year survival 74.9% (95% confidence interval (CI) 65.4-82.2%) at a median follow-up time of 96 months (range 2-161; 8 years). Peri-implant osteolysis was found in 91 (70%) ankles, marked in 78 (60%). 44 ankles (34%) have been revised by filling of the cavities, 24 (18%) by fusion, and 6 by further replacement, resulting in the revision rate of 58%. Osteolysis was the main reason for all revisions. The improvement of the Kofoed Score and pain points was significant (all p<0.0001), and the subjective patient satisfaction was good.

CONCLUSIONS

Outcome of the current study was seriously affected by osteolysis and is inferior compared to previous reports.