Table 1 Study inclusion and exclusion criteria
From: Total ankle arthroplasty versus ankle arthrodesis—a comparison of outcomes over the last decade
Study type | Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|---|
Total ankle arthroplasty studies | Published since January 2006 Third-generation implant approved for use in the USA Specific implants: HINTEGRA, STAR, Salto, INBONE Minimum of 200 ankles Report primary research Report complication, reoperation, and/or revision rate data | Revision data Duplicate data Non-consecutive series Restricted patient cohorts |
Ankle arthrodesis studies | Published since January 2006 Open and/or arthroscopic fusion technique Minimum of 80 ankles Report primary research Report complication, reoperation, and/or revision rate data | Revision data Duplicate data Non-consecutive series Restricted patient cohorts |
Total ankle arthroplasty vs. arthrodesis studies | Published since January 2006 Meet implant and fusion technique criteria stated above Report primary research | Revision data Duplicate data Non-consecutive series Restricted patient cohorts |