title: Tibiofibular arthrodesis for malunion of the talocrural joint.
abstract: Reconstruction of malunited or an incongruous talocrural articulation is relatively unrecognized within the literature and few procedures have been described. This article reviews a case of a 36-year-old male who presented with chronic ankle pain, secondary to a malunion of the ankle joint. The case presentation, including surgical treatment and follow-up care, is presented. A review of the literature is also provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, St. John Hospital-Macomb Center, Harrison Township, Michigan 48045, USA.
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Loder
authors.forename: S T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Frascone
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Wertheimer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D005360:Fibula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*