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Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach
Published on: January 24, 2018
Ankle and Tibiotalocalcaneal Fusion
Michael E Brage1, Chelsea S Mathews2
1University of Washington, 325 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, USA.
Abstract:
Arthrodesis of the ankle and/or tibiotalocalcaneal joints is a reliable treatment of arthritic conditions of the ankle and hindfoot. It may be complicated by infection, nonunion, malunion, fracture, wound complications, nerve injury, and adjacent joint degeneration. These complications may be addressed with a variety of techniques but should be done so carefully so as not to lead to more complex problems. A thorough work-up and discussion should take place prior to any surgical intervention and treatment. Several cases are presented to illustrate revision arthrodesis techniques and the management of these complications.
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