Ankle Arthrodesis

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jan 2012 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, volume 29, pages 103-113 (issn: 0891-8422,

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Authors: Steven F, Boc; Nathan D, Norem;

doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2011.10.005

pmid: 22243573

Ankle Arthrodesis

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Abstract

This article presents an overview of current ankle arthrodesis techniques. Surgical indications, pathophysiology of the ankle joint, preoperative assessment of the patient, surgical techniques for ankle fusion, and complications/sequelae are discussed. The surgical techniques section focuses on crossed screws arthrodesis and intramedullary nailing for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis. Other techniques, including arthroscopic fusion, are also discussed.

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Drexel University
United States
Hahnemann University Hospital
United States

Keywords

Arthrodesis, Humans, Ankle Joint

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