Clinical benefit of joint distraction in the treatment of ankle osteoarthritis

Irrespective of underlying mechanisms, the structural changes after joint distraction and the efficacy during several years validate the concept of joint distraction in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Therefore, joint distraction in the case of severe ankle osteoarthritis at relatively young age ma...

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Published inFoot and ankle clinics Vol. 8; no. 2; p. 335
Main Authors Marijnissen, Anne C A, van Roermund, Peter M, van Melkebeek, Jan, Lafeber, Floris P J G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.2003
Subjects
Animals
Ankle Joint - physiopathology
Ankle Joint - surgery
Cartilage, Articular - pathology
Cartilage, Articular - physiopathology
Humans
Ilizarov Technique - instrumentation
Osteoarthritis - pathology
Osteoarthritis - physiopathology
Osteoarthritis - surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Irrespective of underlying mechanisms, the structural changes after joint distraction and the efficacy during several years validate the concept of joint distraction in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Therefore, joint distraction in the case of severe ankle osteoarthritis at relatively young age may be a treatment of choice. In the light of increased aging, and the limited life span of an endoprosthesis, evaluation of joint distraction in the case of knee and hip osteoarthritis is justified.
ISSN:1083-7515
DOI:10.1016/S1083-7515(03)00044-5