FAI December 2025 Podcast: Impact of Prior Ipsilateral Arthrodesis on Subsequent Ankle and Subtalar Fusion Outcomes: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study

Although prior ankle or subtalar arthrodesis is thought to affect outcomes at adjacent joints, previous studies have not distinguished between successful and failed prior fusions. This study examines whether prior successful vs failed ipsilateral arthrodesis influences nonunion risk in subsequent ankle or subtalar fusion. The primary objective of this study is to examine nonunion rates after…