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Methods: A search of databases\u2014PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar\u2014yielded 41 articles for review. Results: Total talus replacement offers a viable alternative to standard treatments like arthrodesis and total ankle arthroplasty. Custom implants and patient-specific instrumentation in total ankle arthroplasty procedures guarantee a tailored fit and accurate alignment. For arthrodesis, three-dimensional printing enables the production of cages, effectively solving issues associated with conventional bone grafts, such as poor bone quality, significant defects, and nonunion. Additionally, patient-specific instrumentation facilitates the swift and accurate placement of Kirschner wires at the correct sites. When performing supramalleolar osteotomy, patient-specific instrumentation leads to shorter operation times, reduced blood loss, and less radiation exposure. 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