title: [Revision operations after failed arthrodeses of the upper ankle joint].
abstract: Although non-union of ankle arthrodesis is reported to be a common problem there is sparse literature regarding technique and results of revision arthrodesis in this difficult situation. We performed revision arthrodesis in 22 cases, either by means of a resection-compression revision arthrodesis or a tibiotalar sliding graft. According to our experience a subtle operation technique with cancellous bone grafting and particular attention to soft tissue can achieve bone healing with good functional results in about 90% of cases.
authors.affiliation: Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik, Tübingen.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Eingartner
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Volkmann
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Winter
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Weller
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D017211:Treatment Failure
vernacular_title: Revisionsoperationen nach fehlgeschlagenen Arthrodesen des oberen Sprunggelenkes.