10-Year checkup on metal ankle implants: how do they hold up?
NCT ID NCT02038140
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 39 times
Summary
This study follows 120 people who received a Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle implant to treat arthritis (from wear-and-tear, rheumatoid arthritis, or past injury). Researchers track how long the implant lasts and measure pain, function, and quality of life over 10 years. The goal is to confirm the implant's safety and performance in real-world use.
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Locations
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27705-4677, United States
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Humanitas San Pio X
Milan, Milano MI, 20159, Italy
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Inselspital-Stiftung Universitatsspital Bern
Bern, 3010, Switzerland
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Klinikverbund St. Antonius und St. Josef GmbH
Wuppertal, Germany
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OrthoCarolina Research Institute
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States
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Orthopaedic Associates of Grand Rapids REI
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
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Spital StS AG
Thun, Switzerland
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The Rothman Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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Turku University Hospital Finland
Turku, Finland
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UBC Providence Health Care Research Institute
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6, Canada
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University California Davis
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
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