Ankle and Tibiotalocalcaneal Fusion

Arthrodesis of the ankle and/or tibiotalocalcaneal joints is a reliable treatment of arthritic conditions of the ankle and hindfoot. It may be complicated by infection, nonunion, malunion, fracture, wound complications, nerve injury, and adjacent joint degeneration. These complications may be addres...

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Published inFoot and ankle clinics Vol. 27; no. 2; p. 343
Main Authors Brage, Michael E, Mathews, Chelsea S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.2022
Subjects
Ankle
Ankle Joint - surgery
Arthrodesis - methods
Humans
Osteoarthritis
Retrospective Studies
Subtalar Joint - surgery
Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis
Ankle arthrodesis
Complications
Tibiotalocalcaneal fusion
Ankle fusion
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Summary:Arthrodesis of the ankle and/or tibiotalocalcaneal joints is a reliable treatment of arthritic conditions of the ankle and hindfoot. It may be complicated by infection, nonunion, malunion, fracture, wound complications, nerve injury, and adjacent joint degeneration. These complications may be addressed with a variety of techniques but should be done so carefully so as not to lead to more complex problems. A thorough work-up and discussion should take place prior to any surgical intervention and treatment. Several cases are presented to illustrate revision arthrodesis techniques and the management of these complications.
ISSN:1558-1934
DOI:10.1016/j.fcl.2021.11.020