Age, race, comorbidity, and insurance payer type are associated with outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty.

Age, race/ethnicity, comorbidity, and insurance payer status were independently associated with post-TAA outcomes. Further insight into modifiable mediators of these associations can pave the way for improving these outcomes in the future.Key Points• Older age was associated with higher healthcare utilization post-ankle arthroplasty.• Compared to Whites, Blacks or Hispanics had higher healthcare utilization and in-hospital complications post-ankle arthroplasty.• Higher comorbidity and Medicare payer status were each associated with higher healthcare utilization post-ankle arthroplasty.