title: Primary ankle arthrodesis in trauma: report of three cases.
abstract: This is a review of three patients who underwent primary ankle arthrodesis for severe ankle trauma. Arthrodesis was performed within the first 3 weeks after injury. The procedure resulted in a functional lower extremity in all cases. We recommend primary or delayed primary ankle fusion when extensive bone loss or comminution and severe soft tissue injury are present.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee County Medical Complex 53226.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Stiehl
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dollinger
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001174:Arthrodesis; D001858:Bone Nails; D003646:Debridement; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000150:complications