Chevron ankle arthrodesis with bone grafting and internal fixation

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Surgical Techniques

Background:

• Traditional ankle arthrodesis methods present limitations.
• A need exists for improved surgical techniques in ankle fusion.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a chevron ankle arthrodesis technique.
• To highlight its advantages over existing methods.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a bimalleolar approach for enhanced exposure.
• Employed chevron cuts for osteotomy stability.
• Incorporated onlay bone grafting and rigid internal compression fixation.

Main Results:

• Preserved tibiotalar joint height and extremity length.
• Achieved inherent mechanical stability at osteotomy sites.
• Demonstrated a superior cosmetic outcome with normal ankle contour.

Conclusions:

• The chevron ankle arthrodesis technique offers significant advantages.
• It promotes rapid fusion and excellent aesthetic results.
• The technique is adaptable for pantalar arthrodesis.