| Arthroscopic vs open tibiotalocalcaneal and pantalar arthrodesis: Do minimally invasive techniques reduce complications? Papadopoulou ZK · Foot (Edinb) · 2026 · Comparative study | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| 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 |
| Transmalleolar vs Portal-Based Minimally Invasive Tibiotalar Joint Preparation: A Cadaveric Study. Patel AN · Foot Ankle Int · 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 |
| Postoperative Gait Characteristics After Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis Using a Deep Learning-Based Markerless Motion Capture System: A Pilot Observational Study. Kim YS · J Clin Med · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Complication rates in open versus arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis in patients with avascular necrosis of the talus. Chopra AA · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Comparative study | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Ankle arthrodesis with arthroscopic fibular osteotomy for varus ankle arthritis. Akkurt MO · Jt Dis Relat Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Long-term return to professional wrestling after ankle arthrodesis for end-stage osteoarthritis: a 6-year follow-up case report. Fukuda H · J Surg Case Rep · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Determining the change in functional outcome score and CT fusion ratio following arthroscopic subtalar arthrodesis: A prospective observational study. Niraula BB · J Clin Orthop Trauma · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Management of Isolated Medial Gutter Ankle Arthritis With Lateralizing Calcaneal Osteotomy and Allograft Lateral Ligament Reconstruction. Hughes M · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Advantages and Disadvantages of the Arthroscopic Ankle Fusion-Is There Any Role for Open Fusion? Díaz-Fernández R · Foot Ankle Clin · 2025 · Narrative review | 2025 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Anterior Tibial Artery Pseudoaneurysm Following Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis: A Case Report. Magalhães JM · J Orthop Case Rep · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis vs Open Ankle Arthrodesis: A Propensity-Matched, Retrospective Database Analysis of Medical Complications and 2-Year Nonunion Rates. Anastasio AT · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Prospective Comparative Study for Ankle Arthritis Fusion Arthroscopically in Varus Deformities: Efficacy of Deltoid Ligament Release in Deformities > 25 Degrees Versus Deformities < 25 Degrees Without Release. Khan AA · Indian J Orthop · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Anterior Approach Total Ankle Arthroplasty with Patient-Specific Cut Guides. Willegger M · JBJS Essent Surg Tech · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Fusion under the Scope: Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis in the Setting of Post-traumatic Fibular Loss: A Case Report. Pawar P · J Orthop Case Rep · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Ankle Arthrodesis Revisited: A Systematic Review of Techniques, Outcomes, and Complications. Raufi MY · Cureus · 2025 · Narrative review | 2025 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Compensatory Movements of the Midfoot Joints Influence Gait Pattern After Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis. Eidmann A · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Arthroscopic Ankle Fusion in the Post-Polio Paralytic Foot. Meleppuram JJ · Arthrosc Tech · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Comparative cross-sectional study of optimal screw positioning in the talus during arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis: a computed tomography-based analysis of talar bone density. Kamijo S · BMC Musculoskelet Disord · 2025 · Comparative study | 2025 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis for end-stage ankle osteoarthritis. Rodríguez-Merchán EC · EFORT Open Rev · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Risk factors for non-union in foot and ankle arthrodesis: a population-based case-control study using registry data. Chiang CH · BMC Musculoskelet Disord · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Effect of a compression staple on correction of varus deformity during arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis. Nakasa T · J Orthop Sci · 2025 · Comparative study | 2025 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Complications of total ankle arthroplasty versus ankle arthrodesis: A systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis. Boey JJE · Foot Ankle Surg · 2025 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper | 2025 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| Open vs. arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis: a comprehensive umbrella review of outcomes and complications. Fiore PI · Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci · 2025 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper | 2025 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| Gout arthritis of the ankle successfully treated with arthroscopic debridement: A case report. Boedijono DR · Int J Surg Case Rep · 2024 · Observational / other | 2024 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| [Application of three dimensional printed personalized guide plate assisted arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis in the treatment of ankle arthritis]. Li GY · Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi · 2024 · Observational / other | 2024 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Tibiotalocalcaneal ankle arthrodesis with posterior approach arthroscopic-assisted hindfoot nailing. Ertan MB · J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · 2024 · Observational / other | 2024 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Primary Ankle Fusion Using an Antegrade Nail Into the Talus for Early Treatment of OTA Type C3 Distal Tibial Plafond Fractures: A Preliminary Report. Guryel E · Foot Ankle Int · 2024 · Observational / other | 2024 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Arthroscopic ankle surgery in people with haemophilia. Rodriguez-Merchan EC · Haemophilia · 2024 · Narrative review | 2024 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Characteristics of Nonunion After Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study. Takahashi K · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2024 · Observational / other | 2024 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| The Ankle Joint: Revision Ankle Fusion Options, Nonunion, Malunion, Protocol for Best Outcome. Rao NM · Clin Podiatr Med Surg · 2023 · Narrative review | 2023 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| The Ankle Joint: Updates on Ankle Fusion Approaches and Fixation. DeVries JG · Clin Podiatr Med Surg · 2023 · Narrative review | 2023 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| [Ankle arthritis: joint-preserving surgery and total ankle arthroplasty]. Li Y · Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi · 2023 · Observational / other | 2023 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis in two alkaptonuria patients. Tomonaga S · BMJ Case Rep · 2023 · Observational / other | 2023 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis. Lee MS · Clin Podiatr Med Surg · 2023 · Narrative review | 2023 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Association of Preexisting Triple Fusion and Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis nonunion. Woods A · Foot Ankle Int · 2023 · Observational / other | 2023 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Larger sagittal inter-screw distance/tibial width ratio reduces delayed union or non-union after arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis. Yokoo S · Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 2023 · Observational / other | 2023 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |