AA VS TAR Flashcards
1
Q
age for AA? TAR?
A
less than 50
greater than 60
2
Q
underlying cause of arthritis that needs an AA for patients less than 50 years of age?
A
post traumatic neuromuscular disease (spasticity)
3
Q
underlying cause of arthritis for TAR in patients more than 60?
A
primary, rheumatoid and collagen type disease, hemophilia, hemochromatosis
4
Q
AA indicated for bilateral ankle? TAR?
A
no; yes
5
Q
procedure for varus/valgus greater than 15 degrees, severe stability?
A
AA
6
Q
procedure varus/valgus less than 10 degrees, mild instability
A
TAR
