| Comparison of weight-bearing restriction periods using a patellar tendon-bearing brace after arthroscopic and open ankle arthrodesis. Miura T · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Comparative study | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Open vs Arthroscopic Tibiotalar Arthrodesis: A Comparative Cohort Study from an Asian Tertiary Center. Lim JTE · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Clinical Outcomes and Complication Profile of Open and Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review. Encinas R · J Am Acad Orthop Surg · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper | 2026 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| Long-term Consequences of Total Ankle Replacement vs Ankle Fusion in England: A 25-Year National Population Study of 41 000 patients. Hennessy C · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Comparative studyKey paper | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Complications, Reoperations, and Healthcare Costs Following Total Ankle Arthroplasty vs Ankle Arthrodesis. McDevitt JW · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Comparative studyKey paper | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Clinical Outcomes and Safety Profile for Total Ankle Arthroplasty and Ankle Arthrodesis for Symptomatic Ankle Arthritis: A Systematic Review. Encinas R · J Am Acad Orthop Surg · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper | 2026 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| 1c Total Ankle Arthroplasty vs Arthrodesis in an HbA-Defined Diabetic Cohort: Lower 1- to 5-Year Structural Complication Rates in a Retrospective Propensity-Matched Study. Almaat A · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Comparative studyKey paper | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Emergency department utilization following primary versus revision ankle arthrodesis: A propensity-matched analysis. Pritt T · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Variation in procedure selection for end stage ankle arthritis management in England. Martin R · Foot (Edinb) · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Implant size distribution and mid-term outcomes of transfibular total ankle arthroplasty in a Japanese cohort. Yano K · Bone Jt Open · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Retrospective Cohort Study Comparing Digitally Customized 3D-Printed Partial Talus Replacement and Ankle Arthrodesis for Extensive Talus Necrosis: Early Clinical Outcomes. Liu H · Med Sci Monit · 2026 · Comparative study | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Development and Internal Validation of a Predictive Model for Clinically Meaningful AOS Improvement After Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Albarrán CF · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Comparative outcomes of autograft versus rhPDGF-BB in rearfoot and ankle arthrodesis: A propensity-matched TriNetX analysis. Ahn D · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Comparative study | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Coronal plane alignment influences medial and lateral malleolus bone density in ankle patients with arthritis. Fredrickson SW · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Formal joint preparation appears to not be necessary for surgical treatment of ankle fractures with tibiotalocalcaneal nailing: a systematic review. LaMontagne M · Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysis | 2026 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| Ankle Arthrodesis Associated With Risk of Progression to Subtalar Arthrodesis Compared to Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Coden G · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Complication rates after total ankle arthroplasty for tibiotalar arthritis compared to tibiotalar arthrodesis. O'Connor KP · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Clinical Outcomes Following Use of a Next-Generation Cellular Bone Matrix in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Arthrodesis: A Retrospective Analysis. Hofmann KJ · Cureus · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Minimal Clinically Important Difference for the FAAM-ADL Following Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Initial Estimates and Predictors of Achievement. Thomas GM · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Changes in ankle muscle strength following arthroplasty: A systematic review. Villaquiran-Hurtado AF · Clin Biomech (Bristol) · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysis | 2026 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| Analysis of risk factors for sagittal plane malpositioning during primary ankle arthrodesis. Cao Y · Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor use is associated with increased risk of non-union following foot and ankle arthrodesis: A propensity-matched analysis. Stump K · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Study of Total Ankle Arthroplasty and Ankle Arthrodesis Complications and Costs Based on Surgeon Specialty. Nixon D · JB JS Open Access · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Association of Dementia With Total Ankle Arthroplasty and Ankle Arthrodesis Outcomes: A Short Report. Nixon D · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Beyond Early Complications: Diabetic Neuropathy Is Associated With Progressive Failure, Reoperation, and Mortality After Ankle Arthrodesis. Harhash T · Orthop Rev (Pavia) · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Clinical Outcomes of Custom 3D-Printed Porous Metallic Implants for Reconstruction of Critical-Sized Bone Defects in the Ankle. Anastasio AT · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Proton-pump inhibitor use is associated with increased risk of nonunion following tibiotalar fusion, subtalar fusion, and triple arthrodesis. Jowkar N · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Nitinol Compression Staple Fixation for Midfoot and Chopart Arthrodeses: A Single-Centre Case Series. Zafar L · Cureus · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| CT-confirmed union rates following ankle and hindfoot arthrodesis with and without biological augmentation: A retrospective series. Matheron G · Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Long-term risk of subtalar joint arthritis after stemmed total ankle replacement. Kim JY · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis using a retrograde intramedullary nail and augmented allograft after failed total ankle replacement: an exploratory retrospective matched cohort study. Guiraud T · Orthop Traumatol Surg Res · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Likelihood of secondary surgery due to osteoarthritis following ankle fracture fixation: a systematic review. Beni R · J Orthop Surg Res · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysis | 2026 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| Early and Mid-term Effects of Ankle and Hindfoot Arthrodesis on Quality of Life. Tan YCJ · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Total Ankle Arthroplasty: An Exploratory Analysis of Outcomes and Challenges Persisting in Treatment. Teehan E · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Ankle Arthrodesis Associated With Risk of Progression to Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared to Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Coden G · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| End-Stage Ankle Osteoarthritis: Exploring the Precedent Causes and Time Course of Joint Degeneration. de Cesar Netto C · JB JS Open Access · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| 1121 Salto Talaris Total Ankle Arthroplasties by a Single Surgeon: Midterm Survivorship, Complications, and Patient-Reported Outcomes. McReavy BR · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Association Between Non-Tobacco Nicotine Dependence and Postoperative Complications After Ankle and Hindfoot Arthrodesis. Ponna AK · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Five-Year Incidence of Progression to Ankle Osteoarthritis in Patients with and without Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy. Le Y · Foot Ankle Spec · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Patient satisfaction and patient-reported outcome measures after primary ankle arthrodesis: 2-year results from the Swedish Ankle Registry. Undén A · Acta Orthop · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |