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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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Open Ankle Arthrodesis.

Samuel S Mendicino¹, Alexis L Kreplick¹, Jeremy L Walters²

¹PMSR/RRA, West Houston Medical Center, 12121 Richmond Avenue, Suite 417, Houston, TX 77082, USA.

Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

|September 5, 2017

Summary

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Ankle arthrodesis, a surgical fusion of the ankle joint, has evolved significantly since 1879. Open ankle arthrodesis remains a reliable procedure with consistent outcomes for carefully selected patients.

Keywords:

Ankle fusion Arthritis Deformity PTTD

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Podiatric Medicine

Background:

Ankle arthrodesis, first described in 1879, involves surgically fusing the ankle joint.
The procedure has seen advancements in techniques, technology, and fixation methods over time.

Observation:

Surgeon preference influences choices in surgical approach, fixation, bone graft, and biologics.
Open ankle arthrodesis is consistently effective when performed on appropriate patients.

Findings:

The article reviews historical changes and preferred techniques in ankle arthrodesis.
Open ankle arthrodesis is a predictable and time-tested surgical option.

Implications:

Understanding the evolution of ankle fusion techniques is crucial for orthopedic surgeons.
This overview provides insights into current preferred methods for ankle arthrodesis.