Features and Benefits

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
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