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Wolf blade plate ankle arthrodesis.

J B Weltmer1, S H Choi, A Shenoy

  • 1St. Louis County Orthopedic Group, Inc., MO 63128.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

The Wolf blade plate ankle arthrodesis achieved a 95% fusion rate in patients with severe ankle arthritis. Most patients were satisfied with the surgical outcome, reporting good fusion positions.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Arthrodesis techniques

Background:

  • Ankle arthrodesis is a surgical procedure to fuse the ankle joint.
  • Posttraumatic arthritis is a common indication for ankle fusion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of Wolf blade plate ankle arthrodesis.
  • To determine the fusion rate and patient satisfaction after this procedure.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 15 patients who underwent Wolf blade plate ankle arthrodesis.
  • Follow-up averaged 56 months, assessing fusion rates, position, and patient satisfaction using the Mazur score.

Main Results:

  • An 94.7% fusion rate was achieved in 19 cases.
  • Average fusion position was 2.9 degrees plantar flexion and 5 degrees valgus.
  • All fused ankles resulted in patient satisfaction, with an average Mazur score of 75.

Conclusions:

  • The Wolf blade plate is an effective and straightforward method for ankle arthrodesis.
  • It offers a high fusion rate with minimal dissection and good patient outcomes.

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