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Ankle Joint

Ankle Joint

The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (crural = leg). It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg. The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three areas of articulation. The top of the talus articulates with the inferior tibia. This is the portion of the ankle joint that carries the body weight between the leg and foot. The sides of the talus are firmly held in position by the articulations...

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Tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis using a simple external fixator.

Ravichand Ismavel¹, Sait S Azad², Daniel V Viju¹

¹Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery : Official Publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

|April 11, 2014

Summary

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This study presents a cost-effective external compression arthrodesis technique for tibiocalcaneal fusion using Ilizarov hardware. The method offers multiplanar correction and intraoperative joint distraction, serving as an alternative to traditional external fixation methods.

Keywords:

ankle calcaneus external fixation hindfoot talus tibia

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
External Fixation Techniques

Background:

Tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis is a salvage procedure for extensive talar body loss.
External compression arthrodesis is preferred when internal fixation is not feasible.
Triangular transfixation has demonstrated superior outcomes in external compression arthrodesis.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a simple, cost-effective external compression arthrodesis technique.
To utilize readily available Ilizarov instrumentation for triangular transfixation.
To provide an alternative to conventional external fixation for tibiocalcaneal fusion.

Main Methods:

A novel compression arthrodesis technique based on triangular transfixation principles.
Utilized modular Ilizarov instrumentation for construct assembly.
Employed the technique for multiplanar hindfoot correction and intraoperative joint distraction.

Main Results:

The described technique is inexpensive and uses accessible hardware.
The modular construct allows for versatile application and multiplanar correction.
The method facilitates intraoperative joint distraction, beneficial in challenging cases.

Conclusions:

This technique offers a viable, cost-effective alternative for tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis.
It provides advantages in terms of cost, modularity, and intraoperative flexibility.
The method is a reasonable alternative to conventional external fixation techniques.