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Ankle Joint

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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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Post-Traumatic Hindfoot Arthritis.

Andrew R Stephens¹, Leslie Grujic

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, North Shore Private Hospital, St. Leonards, Sydney Australia.

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma

|January 16, 2020

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This study focuses on hindfoot arthritis, primarily caused by trauma. It outlines treatment principles, emphasizing anatomical reduction and fixation for fractures and arthrodesis for severe cases to achieve a stable, functional foot.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Biomechanics
Podiatry

Background:

The hindfoot, comprising the talus, calcaneus, navicular, and cuboid, is crucial for shock absorption and propulsion.
Post-traumatic arthritis is the leading cause of hindfoot arthritis, with other factors including foot deformities and inflammatory conditions.
Effective management aims to prevent hindfoot arthritis progression and restore function.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the principles of managing hindfoot arthritis.
To highlight the importance of anatomical reduction and fixation for hindfoot fractures.
To present new approaches for achieving a stable, functional plantigrade foot.

Main Methods:

Review of treatment principles for hindfoot arthritis.
Emphasis on anatomical reduction and fixation of articular hindfoot fractures.
Discussion of arthrodesis for non-surgically managed post-traumatic changes.

Main Results:

Anatomical reduction and fixation are preferred for hindfoot fractures to prevent arthritis.
Arthrodesis is indicated when non-surgical methods fail for post-traumatic hindfoot arthritis.
New techniques aim for a stable, functional plantigrade foot.

Conclusions:

Preventing post-traumatic hindfoot arthritis is paramount.
Anatomical alignment and stable fixation are key surgical goals.
Advanced techniques contribute to successful hindfoot reconstruction and function.