Award
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases 5R01AR082952-03
Morphologic and Kinematic Adaptations of the Subtalar Joint after Ankle Fusion Surgery in Patients with Varus-type Ankle Osteoarthritis
Recipient
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), NIH, US
Award Amount
$484,067.00
Ceiling
$484,067.00
Awarded
August 26, 2025
Identifier
5R01AR082952-03
Research project studying the effects of ankle fusion surgery on the subtalar joint in patients with varus-type ankle osteoarthritis, focusing on joint morphology and kinematics to improve understanding and patient outcomes.
Description
The project involves longitudinal, in-vivo analysis of ankle fusion surgery effects on the subtalar joint. Focus on patients with varus ankle osteoarthritis, subdivided into groups based on preoperative alignment. Aims include quantifying changes in joint morphology, in vivo kinematics, and their relation to patient outcomes. The project aims to provide mechanistic understanding and inform future interventional studies.