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Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis in hemophilic arthropathy
Zhengwu Bai1, Enshui Zhang, Yeteng He
1Department of Orthopedics, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Background:
Ankle arthrodesis is an accepted treatment for patients with advanced disabling tibiotalar arthritis, mostly in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, and posttraumatic arthritis. No detailed reports have been published regarding the use of arthroscopy for the treatment of the end-stage hemophilic ankle. The purpose of this article is to report the results of arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis in hemophilic arthropathy of the ankle.
Methods:
Ten patients (10 ankle joints) who underwent arthroscopically assisted ankle arthrodesis for the treatment of end-stage hemophilic A arthritis were enrolled in this study. The rate of ankle fusion, incidence of complications, and clinical rating by the Morgan system were analyzed.
Results:
In this series, the fusion rate was 100%, and patients achieved bone fusion as shown by radiographs. The average time to fusion was 10.5 weeks. Superficial wound infection occurred in 1 patient. According to the Morgan system, there were 8 (80%) good to excellent results and 2 (20%) fair results. All patients were satisfied with the outcome of the operation.
Conclusions:
Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis was an effective alternative to open technique with established advantages in hemophilic arthropathy.
Level Of Clinical Evidence:
Level IV, retrospective case series.
