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World J Orthop. Mar 18, 2026; 17(3): 113708
Published online Mar 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i3.113708
Published online Mar 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i3.113708
Table 1 Concomitant procedures performed during total ankle replacement
| Procedure | Early phase (cases 1-33) | Late phase (cases 34-65) | Total (n) | Percentage of total (n = 65) |
| Modified Broström/ATFL repair | 6 | 11 | 17 | 26.2 |
| ATFL + DL repair | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Subtalar distraction arthrodesis | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Double/triple arthrodesis (hindfoot) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy + ATFL repair | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Percutaneous Achilles tendon lengthening (Hoke) | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6.2 |
| Deltoid ligament release | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Medial (anteromedial) gutter debridement | 6 | 4 | 10 | 15.4 |
| Removal of previous fixation (fibular plate/screws) | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6.2 |
| Internal fixation of intraoperative medial malleolar fracture | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Total number of concomitant procedures | 16/33 (48.5%) | 26/32 (81.3%) | 42 | 64.6 |
- Citation: Liszka H, Gądek A, Zięba AM, Surowiecka K, Kwiatkowski J, Kozioł T, Bochenek MS, Kwolek K. Learning curve of total ankle replacement from the lateral approach. World J Orthop 2026; 17(3): 113708
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v17/i3/113708.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v17.i3.113708