What is the success of surgery and longevity of the implant itself?

Dr. Buechel made a presentation to the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in February 2001 about the continual success of Total Ankle Replacement

92% success rate

10-20 year expectancy depending upon the patient’s activity level

Survivorship of the implant at a recent 10-year interval was 93.5%

Potential of obtaining optimum range: flexion, extension and lateral movement (i.e. up, down, side-to-side)