TAA Flashcards
what would warrant surgery
failure of non op management
instab is significant and c deformity
discuss implant designs for TAA
2 component fixed bearing
- more limited movement but higher stab
3 component mobile bearing designs
- more deg of freedom
immob considerations for Tibiofibular syndesmosis or subtalar fusion
~ 6 wks
immob considerations for achilles tendon repair
> 6 wks
immob considerations for no bony fusion or soft tissue repair
~ 2-3 wks
immob considerations for cementless fixation
6 wks
pos of immob fot TAA
neutral ankle c short leg cast
WB considerations for cementless
min to WBAT - immed or p 2 wks
NWB for 3-6 wks
WB considerations for Tibiofibular syndesmosis
NWB for 6 wks
WB considerations for Hindfoot fusion
NWB for 6 wks
WB considerations for Malleolar fracture requiring stabilization
NWB for 6 wks
discuss max prot phase for TAA
~ 6 wks
mod and elvation
AROM in pain free range - pflex dflex only and delay inversion/eversion for 4-6 wks
muscle sets
amb training c AD and immobilizer
mod to min prot phase for TAA
~ 6 mo.
mod and elevation
AROM in OKC-CKC
low intensity stretching
OKC - CKC ex
balance ex and proprio
NO PLYOS or HIGH IMPACT