Abstract
Ankle arthrodesis remains the gold standard for the treatment of end-stage ankle arthritis, despite the significant improvement in the clinical outcomes of total ankle arthroplasty because of newer designs. Posttraumatic degeneration is the most common cause of ankle arthritis. Other causes include infection, systemic arthritides, and avascular necrosis. Many tibiotalar arthrodesis techniques have been described with varying fusion and complication rates. This paper describes a reliable and reproducible technique of ankle arthrodesis based on the tension-band technique and modern internal fixation principles. This technique results in very high fusion rates with few complications. Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level 4. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
