Foot and Ankle Motion after Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis: Comparison with Tibiotalar Arthrodesis Using a Multi-Segment Foot Model

• Published in: Clinics in orthopedic surgery Vol. 14; no. 4; pp. 631 - 644
• Main Authors: Cao, Linying, Kyung, Min Gyu, Park, Gil Young, Hwang, Il-Ung, Kang, Ho Won, Lee, Dong Yeon
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) The Korean Orthopaedic Association 01.12.2022
• Subjects: Ankle; Ankle Joint - surgery; Arthritis; Arthrodesis - methods; Humans; Original; Subtalar Joint - surgery; Ankle; Arthrodesis; Arthritis; Gait analysis

Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis is an established surgical procedure for treating patients with end-stage ankle joint arthritis and subtalar joint arthritis. Although it greatly relives pain, a major drawback is loss of range of motion. Although it is known to restrict an additional subtalar joint co...