Table 1 Participant eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
• Adult (aged 18 years old or over). • Undergone elective primary TAR or ankle fusion due to end-stage ankle arthritis at the recruitment site (with or without subsequent revision surgery). • At least 6 weeks post-operative. • Fluent in English. | • TAR or ankle fusion undertaken as an emergency procedure. • Unable to understand and speak English. • Major cognitive impairment or other impairment that would prevent engagement with the interview. |