Akile - Total Ankle Replacement

The AKILE® – Total Ankle Replacement was developed by four French surgeons in the CHU de Bordeaux namely: Prof Chauveau, Dr. Lafenettre, Dr Lucas & Dr Toullec. The first generation of the Akile was implanted in 1995.

The ankle prosthesis AKILE®  is a tri-compartmental prosthesis with:

• A trochleo-spherical  talar dome
• Double curvature of the polyethylene allowing movement along two planes
• An optional locking keel
• Ceramic articular surfaces (Carbioceram®)
• Large contact surface area between the prosthetic pieces.
• Cemented and non-cemented options
• No size restrictions – designed such as each size fits with the larger or small size
• Accurate precision instrumentation​

Brochure

AKile Brochure