Younger vs. older patients exhibit worse outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty

Younger vs. older patients exhibit worse outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty
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Younger patients may have worse outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty compared with older patients.Higher rates of activity in younger patients may explain increased stress and loading on the prosthesis.

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