Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis. Preliminary report.
A review of the first 10 arthroscopic ankle fusions at our institution was performed. Union was obtained in 7 of the 10 ankles with an average time to fusion of 4 months. There were 3 nonunions. Arthroscopic ankle fusion is less invasive than open techniques and less painful for the patient. However, there is a learning curve, and the arthroscopic technique is time-consuming. Arthroscopic ankle fusion has restricted indications, as patients with significant angulation, rotatory malalignment and extensive avascular necrosis of the talus can only be treated with open techniques.
University Hospital Pellenberg, Department of Orthopedics, K.U. Leuven, Belgium.
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D000328:Adult; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography