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The 107th SIOT (Italian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology) Congress highlighted recent advances in ankle replacement, an ever-evolving technology that is changing the treatment of fractures and joint injuries. Ankle replacement, unlike better-known ones such as hip and knee replacement, is one of the most important innovations in orthopedics, but it has faced significant challenges. The first generations of models, in the 1960s and 1970s, did not deliver the expected results, and only in recent decades has it been possible to improve the reliability of prostheses. In fact, the 1990s saw significant progress, with more widespread adoption of ankle replacement techniques, although even today we are still talking about relatively low numbers compared to other types of prostheses. The demand for ankle prostheses is mainly directed at younger patients, especially those who have suffered traumatic fractures, an aspect that distinguishes this surgery from hip and knee surgery, where the main indication is related to osteoarthritis, typically in older patients. This has led experts to review surgical techniques to ensure the durability of prostheses in young patients. Today, in Italy, approximately 1,000 ankle prosthesis implants are performed annually, mostly in people between the ages of 35 and 70, and in as many as 80% of cases following trauma. The most significant advances in this field include the improvement of surgical techniques, the updating of materials and the introduction of customized systems for the implant. Today, thanks to 3D printing, it is possible to create surgical instruments tailored to each patient, thus improving the precision of the intervention. Furthermore, the creation of custom-made prostheses, in titanium, for cases of severe post-traumatic bone loss, represents another significant innovation. The possibility of creating custom-made implants offers a huge advantage, especially when commercial prostheses cannot meet the specific needs of each patient. These developments, which also include the introduction of potential future robotic applications, promise to make ankle replacement operations more effective and durable. In fact, the customization of prostheses represents the future of orthopedic surgery, with a direct impact on the quality of life of patients. If you want to know more about how these innovations are changing orthopedic surgery, subscribe to our channel and activate notifications to stay updated on all the news in the field of medicine and health! ????️ Interview with Bruno Magnan, Director of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Unit at AOUI in Verona. #AnkleProsthesis #OrthopedicSurgery #SIOT2024 #Orthopedics3D #jointhealth In this series: Orthopedics and orthobiology: • Momoli (SIOT): The New Frontier of ... AI and Orthopedics: • Viola (SIOT): Artificial Intelligence a... New Frontiers in Orthopedics: • Randelli (SIOT): New Frontiers in O... Orthopedics and Robotics: • Benazzo (SIOT): Robotic Surgery and ... Pediatric Orthopedics: • Andreacchio (SIOT): Pediatric Orthopedics ... Periprosthetic Infections: • Cavaliere (SIOT): The Challenge of Infec... Ankle Prosthesis: • Magnan (SIOT): Ankle Prosthesis ... SIOT Talent and Inclusion: • Spinelli (SIOT): The Scientific Socie... Fractures in the Elderly: • Belluati (SIOT): Fractures in the Elderly: • The Future of the Orthopedic: • Momoli (SIOT): Young Doctors in Cors... ********************* ???? Follow us! WebTV: https://PianetaSalute.TV Magazine: https://www.PianetaSalute.online Instagram: / pianetasalute2.0 Twitter: / pianetasalute Facebook: / pianetasalute Linkedin: / pianeta-salute-tv WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDP... Telegram: https://t.me/pianetasalute Digital terrestrial: National channel 221 Pianeta Salute TV