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A new technique of ankle arthrodesis
1Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|December 1, 1992
Summary
A novel ankle fusion technique using three screws achieved solid fusion in 11 of 12 patients. This simple anterior approach offers good compression and stability for ankle arthrodesis.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Ankle arthrodesis is a procedure to fuse the ankle joint.
- Effective techniques are crucial for successful fusion and patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a new technique for ankle arthrodesis.
- To evaluate the outcomes of 12 consecutive ankle fusion procedures using this method.
Main Methods:
- An anterior approach to the ankle was utilized.
- Three cannulated transfixion screws were employed for fixation.
Main Results:
- Solid fusion was achieved in 11 out of 12 ankles.
- One patient experienced a painless fibrous non-union.
- No other significant complications were reported.
Conclusions:
- The described technique is a simple and effective method for ankle arthrodesis.
- It provides adequate compression and rotational/angulatory stability.
- This approach shows promising results for achieving solid ankle fusion.