The indications for the operation in general are as follow: # patients with primary or posttraumatic osteoarthritis with relatively low functional demand; # patients with severe<unk>  rheumatoid arthritis but not severe osteoporosis of the<unk> ; # patients suitable for arthrodesis but rejecting it. The general contraindications are: # varus or valgus deformity greater than 15 degrees, severe bony erosion, severe talus subluxation; # substantial osteoporosis or osteonecrosis particularly affecting the talus; # previous or current infections of the foot; # vascular disease or severe neurologic disorders; # previous arthrodesis of the ipsilateral hip or knee or severe deformities of these joints. Other potential contraindications such as capsuloligamentous instability and hindfoot or forefoot deformities affecting correct posture, are not considered relevant if resolved before or during this surgery.
Ankle replacement
Finger joint replacement
Knee replacement
Hip replacement
Hip resurfacing
Schilling tendon procedure
Joint replacement
Arthroplasty