Abstract
BackgroundTotal ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is increasingly used to treat end-stage ankle arthritis to restore ankle functional outcomes and alleviate pain. This treatment outcome may be influenced by pre-morbid patient anxiety. MethodsTwenty-five Infinity TAA implants were prospectively followed post-operatively with a mean follow-up time of 34.18 months. Demographic, clinical, and functional outcomes were assessed. Analysis was performed on the effect of anxiety, reported by the HADS, on patient-perceived postoperative pain, functioning, and quality of life. ResultsPostoperative the PROMs and Range of Motion (ROM) improved significantly. Linear regression analysis and Pearson correlation showed a significant negative effect of anxiety on the postoperative patient-reported outcome measurements (EQ-5D-5L, VAS, and MOxFQ) at the end of follow-up. ConclusionGood functional, clinical, and radiographic results were observed in this prospective cohort study. Anxiety had a negative influence on the outcome of the patient-reported outcome measurements (EQ-5D-5L and MOxFQ) postoperatively. Level of EvidenceLevel III, prospective cohort study
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