Multiple Choice
Each of the following is a true statement about total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) and postoperative rehabilitation except:
A) At the close of surgery, the foot and ankle typically are immobilized in a neutral position in a well-padded compression dressing and short-leg posterior splint.
B) A patient with peripheral arterial disease of the lower extremities in addition to advanced arthritis of the ankle is not an appropriate candidate for TAA.
C) After a TAA that involved biological fixation, weight bearing on the operated lower extremity during ambulation with a walker initially is permissible only while wearing an ankle immobilizer and may need to be partially restricted for several weeks to allow time for some degree of bio-ingrowth to occur.
D) TAA is an appropriate procedure for a patient with advanced arthritis combined with marked instability of the ankle.
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