A new concept of ankle arthrodesis via arthroscopic technique.
Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis is a modification of the standard ankle fusion. Ankle fusion via the use of the burr end impactor has proved to be as reliable as an open procedure. The key is to maximally distract the ankle with the external fixator. This procedure is technically simple and less traumatic to the patient. Complications with this type of procedure are no different than with other fusion procedures of the ankle. The reliability of this procedure in maintaining a congruent talo-tibial joint with ease of fusion and coaptation of bony surfaces, however, makes it preferable.
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Department of Orthopedics, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D006801:Humans