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Ankle arthrodesis. Clinical and conceptual applications.
Clinics in Podiatry
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Ankle fusion surgery is a valuable salvage option for severe ankle deformities and pain, offering a functional foot. Successful outcomes depend on proper patient selection, surgical technique, and maintaining the integrity of adjacent foot joints.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Podiatric Medicine
Background:
- Ankle fusion (arthrodesis) is a critical surgical procedure.
- It serves as a salvage option for severe ankle deformities, pain, and failed ankle prostheses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of ankle fusion as a salvage procedure.
- To identify factors contributing to successful outcomes in ankle fusion.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical outcomes following ankle fusion.
- Assessment of patient selection, surgical technique, and post-operative alignment.
Main Results:
- Ankle fusion yields a serviceable foot with proper indication and technique.
- Good results are achieved with successful bone consolidation and preserved integrity of tarsal joints.
- Improved function in daily and occupational activities is anticipated post-arthrodesis.
Conclusions:
- Ankle fusion is an excellent salvage procedure for debilitating ankle conditions.
- Achieving proper alignment and joint consolidation are key to functional recovery and patient satisfaction.