title: Tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis of a failed ankle fusion.
abstract: When previous attempts at ankle fusion have led to nonunion and destruction of both the talar body and its associated joint surfaces, treatment alternatives are limited. A case is presented where this type of pathology was addressed with a method of tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis that is rarely reported. This salvage procedure was completely successful in relieving the patient's symptoms in over 8 years of follow-up. The procedure and surgical alternatives are discussed in detail.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Edelman
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Fisher
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D016879:Salvage Therapy; D013628:Talus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery