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Advantages and Disadvantages of the Arthroscopic Ankle Fusion-Is There Any Role for Open Fusion?
Rodrigo Díaz-Fernández1, Ariel A Palanca2
1Faculty of Medicine, University Catholic "Saint Vincent Martyr", Carrer de Quevedo 2, 46001 Valencia, Spain; Foot and Ankle Unit, Hospital de Manises, Valencia, Spain; Foot and Ankle Unit, Hospital Vithas Turia, Valencia, Spain.
Abstract:
Arthroscopic ankle fusion has become the preferred method due to its numerous benefits, most notably decreased morbidity and increased efficacy compared to the open technique. This article reviews the advantages of arthroscopic arthrodesis, the optimal surgical technique, and identifies the selected cases where open arthrodesis still plays a role.

