title: [Ankle arthrodesis: critical analysis of three techniques].
abstract: The authors analyze the randomized use of three ankle arthrodesis techniques. Indications for this procedure, which are pain, instability, deformity and articular degeneration, are common to the three groups. In group I the Gatellier-Adams technique was used by transfibular approach. In group II the Kenneth-Johnson technique was adopted, using Calandruccio external fixator. The same surgical procedure was adopted in group III, using crossed canulated screws as fixation device. The specific advantages and disadvantages of each method are discussed. The criteria for evaluation of the results are the final roentgenographic position of the foot and the achievement of union. The critical analysis conclude that the major indications for group I technique are cases of "in situ" arthrodesis, for group II infected cases and for group III cases with severe malalignment.
authors.affiliation: Grupo de Pé da Disciplina de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: de Carvalho Júnior
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Fernandes
authors.forename: M de A
authors.initials: Mde A
authors.lastname: Corsato
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Baptista
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Campos
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Salomão
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies