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.
De Vriese
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University Hospital Pellenberg, Department of Orthopedics, K.U. Leuven, Belgium.
Dereymaeker
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Fabry
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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